| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |