| cachet |
prestige. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| fledge |
to grow flight feathers. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |