autarky
noun
1/11/19
economic independence or self-sufficiency.
bivouac
noun
1/11/19
a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers.
bien-pensants
noun
1/11/18
a right thinking or orthodox person.
remonstrance
noun
1/11/18
an earnest presentation of reasons for opposition or grievance.
parsimonious
adj
1/11/18
unwilling to spend money or use resources.
semaphore
noun
1/11/18
a variable or abstract data type used to control access to a common resource.
presage
noun
1/11/18
something that foreshadows or portends a future event.
vituperation
noun
1/11/18
noun that refers to critical or abusive language.
pollyannish
adj
1/11/18
irrepressibly or excessively optimistic; capable of seeing good in anyone.
rivulet
noun
1/11/18
a small stream.