| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| commodious |
comfortably spacious; roomy. |
| crass |
lacking in sensitivity or refinement; crude. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| neologism |
a new word, phrase, or usage. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |