Knobby
Full of knobs or protuberance (Adjective).
Pfennig
Old monetary unit of Germany, one-hundredth of a mark. Since 2002, however, Germany has embraced the Euro.
Beanstalk
The stem of a bean plant. Metaphorically, something fast-growing.
Dinghy
A small inflatable rubber boat. The word originated from Hindi ‘Dingi’, or small rowing boats heavily used throughout India.
Intrigued
Interested, Fascinated (Adjective).
Laxative
Purgative, Lenitive (Adjective, Medical Term).
Suede
A kind of leather (Noun).
Schnitzel
A thin cutlet of veal, coated in breadcrumbs, which is then dipped in batter and fried.
Freckle
A small brown patch on skin (Noun).
Wallow
Indulge oneself in something, Luxuriate, Bask (Verb).
Liverwurst
A sausage made of pork liver.
Sourpuss
Sullen, Bad-tempered, Pessimist, Spoilsport (Adjective, Colloquial).
Flounder
Struggle, Stagger, Falter (Verb).
Gum Arabica
Acacia gum, also known as Meska.
Tango
A ballroom dance, which originated in Buenos Aires.
Condescension
Superiority, Scorn, Disdain (Noun).
Jiggle
Fidget, Wriggle, Squirm (Verb).
Commotion
Disturbance, Uproar, Tumult (Noun). C.f. Shelley – “Thou on whose stream, ’mid the steep sky’s commotion / Loose clouds like Earth’s decaying leaves are shed” (“Ode to the West Wind”).
Vivacious
Animated, Lively, Spirited (Adjective).
Vivandière
Female canteen keepers in military regiments (French).
