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 Montia chamissoi Montia chamissoi /ˈmɒntiə kəˈmɪsoʊi/

noun

  1. A floating or creeping Indian lettuce having terminal racemes of pale rose flowers; wet areas at high elevations of western North America  ( Montia chamissoi , toad lily )
    a floating or creeping Indian lettuce having terminal racemes of pale rose flowers; wet areas at high elevations of western North America


 unsure unsure /ənˈʃʊr/

adjective

  1. Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance  ( unsure , incertain [Non-standard] , uncertain )
    lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
     Uncertain of his convictions
    uncertain of his convictions
     Unsure of himself and his future
    unsure of himself and his future
     Moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
    moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
     An uncertain smile
    an uncertain smile
     Touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
    touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
  2. Lacking self-confidence  ( diffident , shy , timid , unsure , unconfident )
    lacking self-confidence
     Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
    stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
     Problems that call for bold not timid responses
    problems that call for bold not timid responses
     A very unsure young man
    a very unsure young man


 saurian saurian /ˈsɔːriən/

adjective

  1. Of or relating to lizards  ( lacertilian , saurian )
    of or relating to lizards

noun

  1. Any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs  ( saurian )
    any of various reptiles of the suborder Sauria which includes lizards; in former classifications included also the crocodiles and dinosaurs
     While exploring the tropical forest, we spotted a saurian, sunbathing on a rock.
    While exploring the tropical forest, we spotted a saurian, sunbathing on a rock.


 carabineer carabineer /ˌkærəbɪˈnɪər/

noun

  1. A soldier (historically a mounted soldier) who is armed with a carbine  ( carabineer , carabinier , carbineer )
    a soldier (historically a mounted soldier) who is armed with a carbine