| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |