| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |