| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |