| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| ineluctable |
impossible to be avoided; inescapable. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| sententious |
using or marked by pompous, high-flown moralizing. |