| Epoch, period |
ERA |
| Far off in place or time |
REMOTE |
| Fine, soft wool from a goat |
CASHMERE |
| Forswear, recant |
ABJURE |
| Fruits of a tropical palm tree |
COCONUTS |
| Gaps or beginnings |
OPENINGS |
| Leaseholder |
LESSEE |
| Lectured in a loud aggressive manner |
HARANGUED |
| Male cat |
TOM |
| Model of excellence |
IDEAL |
| Outside layers |
SURFACES |
| Plight one's ..., make a solemn promise |
TROTH |
| Regal mansion |
PALACE |
| Sash on a Japanese kimono |
OBI |
| Sleazy, squalid |
SORDID |
| Systematic plan |
SCHEME |
| They operate flying controls |
PILOTS |
| Unwanted material thrown overboard |
JETSAM |