| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| peripatetic |
walking or traveling around; going from place to place; itinerant. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| travesty |
something so grotesque or inferior as to seem a parody. |