| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| distraught |
mentally or emotionally unbalanced; crazed. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |
| Sabbatarian |
one who observes the Sabbath on Saturday, as Jews and certain Christians. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| supine |
lying with the face upward. |