| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| coddle |
to simmer in water that is almost at the boiling point. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| immiscible |
not able to be mixed or blended. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |