| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| imbricate |
overlapping in an even sequence, as roof tiles or fish scales. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| tyro |
one who is beginning to learn a business, trade, sport, or the like; novice; neophyte. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |