| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |