| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| ineluctable |
impossible to be avoided; inescapable. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| quondam |
having been in the past; former. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |