| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| trabeated |
using horizontal beams or lintels as supports instead of arches. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |