| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| tyro |
one who is beginning to learn a business, trade, sport, or the like; novice; neophyte. |