english

ravening = rapacious, seeking prey
use = to frighten away the ravening wolves

coffer = strong box, large chest for money
use = government coffers

desideratum = that which is desired
use = our first desideratum must be the establishment of peace

dappled = spotted
use = the sunlight filtering through screens created a dappled effect on the wall



freebooter = buccaneer

ascribe = to attribute
use = To what do you ascribe your phenomenal success?


delve = dig, explore (of ideas)
use = She delved into her pocket to find some change

nimble = spry, quick
use = nimble fingers

versatile = adaptable, all-purpose
use = a versatile actor

panorama = vista, broad view
use = From the hotel roof you can enjoy a panorama of the whole city

bibliography = list of books or sources of information
use = bibliography at the end of the book

athwart = across, opposition

condone = overlook wrong doing, pardon, justify
use = If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop

somnolent = Sleepy
use = a somnolent summer's afternoon


hypertension = elevated blood pressure
use = a new drug for hypertension

scintilla = very small amount
use = There's not a scintilla of truth in what he says

cadaverous = haggard
use = cadaverous features





penurious = stingy