| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| libertine |
acting without restraint; dissolute; amoral. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |