| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |