| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| avow |
to assert or affirm. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |