| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |