| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| baleful |
threatening harm; full of malice; ominous. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |