| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |