| amity |
friendly and peaceful relations; good will. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| 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. |
| misfeasance |
a normally lawful act performed in an unlawful way. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |