| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| assail |
to attack with vigor or violence; assault. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| laudatory |
expressing praise. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| surcingle |
a girth or belt that wraps around the body of a horse to secure a saddle, pack, or the like to its back. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |