| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |