| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| alfresco |
in the open air; outdoors. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| gnomic |
short and pithy, as an aphorism. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| linguistics |
(used with a singular verb) the scientific and historical study of the form and structure of human language. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| putrefaction |
the act or process of rotting or decomposing. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| somatic |
of or pertaining to the body itself; corporeal. |