| abash |
to cause to feel embarrassed, uneasy, or ashamed. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| emulous |
filled with the desire to equal or surpass. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |