| boorish |
rude; ill-mannered; crude. |
| cognoscente |
someone who has exceptional knowledge in a given area, especially of fashion, literature, or the fine arts; connoisseur. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| triage |
a system of determining priority of medical treatment, on the basis of need, chances of survival, and the like, to victims on a battlefield or in a hospital emergency ward. |