| antebellum |
in or of the period prior to a war, especially the American Civil War. |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| 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. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| descry |
to see or make out, especially something obscured or at a distance. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| festoon |
a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |