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| Explanation of apposite (adjective) suitable; apt; relevant; becoming Sample of apposite Discussion of poverty was apposite to the curriculum, so the professor allowed it. Without reenacting the entire scenario, the situation can be understood if apposite information is given.
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| Explanation of rend (verb) to rip or pull from; to split with violence; to disturb with a sharp noise; to tear Sample of rend The kidnapper rent the newborn baby from the arms of its mother as she was leaving the hospital. A freakish water spout rent the fishing boat in half. Every morning, the 5:47 local out of New Brunswick rends the dawn's silence with its air horn.
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| Explanation of harbor (noun) place of safety or shelter; port; refuge; haven Sample of harbor We stood at the dock as the ship sailed into the harbor. The peasants were executed for harboring known rebels. The rabbits used the shed as a harbor from the raging storm.
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| Explanation of embarkation (verb) act of investing into an enterprise; act of boarding a boat Sample of embarkation The embarkation into self-employment was a new start for the woman.
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| Explanation of carte blanche (noun) unlimited authority; freedom of action Sample of carte blanche The designer was given carte blanche to create a new line for the fall.
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| Explanation of fetid (adjective) having a smell of decay; malodorous; smelly; stinky Sample of fetid The fetid smell led us to believe something was decaying in the basement.
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| Explanation of raconteur (noun) person skilled at telling stories Sample of raconteur Our questions ranged far and wide and his courtesy and patience turned them into an intriguing trail of discovery which was endlessly fascinating and richly rewarding, for he is also a natural raconteur.
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| Explanation of disarray (noun) state of disorder; mess; lack of order Sample of disarray The thief left the house in disarray.
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| Explanation of mundane (adjective) ordinary; commonplace; normal; routine; everyday Sample of mundane It is amazing that he was able to make millions marketing mundane products like paper clips and plastic bags. The small town was very mundane. Going food shopping soon became mundane, losing all of its excitement.
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| Explanation of astringent (adjective) tightening; stern; severe; harsh; constrictive Sample of astringent The downturn in sales caused the CEO to impose astringent measures. Her astringent remarks at the podium would not soon be forgotten.
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