| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |