| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| appurtenance |
(plural) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| inculcate |
to cause to accept an idea or value; imbue. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |