| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |