Words

Lissome

[ lis-uhm ]

(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful; bending and moving about without any difficulty

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Carapace

[ kar-uh-peys ]

the hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid

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Disingenuous

[ dis-in-jen-yoo-uhs ]

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

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Heuristic

[ hyoo-ris-tik ]

enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves.

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Portmanteau

[ pawrt-man-toh ]

a large trunk or suitcase, typically made of stiff leather and opening into two equal parts.

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Maritime

[ mar-i-tahym ]

connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.

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Meek

[ meek ]

quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive

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