| baleful |
threatening harm; full of malice; ominous. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |