| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| intelligentsia |
the elite class of highly learned people within a society, or those who consider themselves part of such a class. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| reprisal |
injury inflicted in retaliation for injury received, as in war; revenge. |