skive

skive 
to shave or trim down a surface; to pare.

menagerie

menagerie
A collection of different and diverse animals. Also applies to a random collection of just about anything.

positivism

positivism
a (naive) viewpoint or philosophical system that maintains that significant propositions may be scientifically verified or denied.

sally

sally
a quick trip or detour

pangrams

pangrams
a word or sentence that has every letter of the alphabet

stoop

stoop
An older term for the front porch of a house.

twizzle

twizzle
The eye of the flier on a weaving machine.