| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| imprecation |
a curse, uttered or thought of. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |