| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |