| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| contumely |
contemptuous insolence; rudeness. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| diurnal |
occurring or active during, or belonging to, the daytime rather than nighttime. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |
| tyro |
one who is beginning to learn a business, trade, sport, or the like; novice; neophyte. |