| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| parvenu |
a person who has suddenly acquired wealth or status, without acquiring the tastes, manners, customs, or the like of his or her new station. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |