| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| dawdle |
to waste time; be slow. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |