| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| bereft |
deprived or stripped of something. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| distraught |
mentally or emotionally unbalanced; crazed. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |