| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |