| abstruse |
difficult to comprehend or understand; esoteric; arcane. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| 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. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| 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. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |