| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| 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. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |