| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| leaven |
to produce fermentation in (dough or batter), consequently causing the dough or batter to rise in the process of baking. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| misinterpret |
to comprehend incorrectly; misunderstand. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| portend |
to serve as a sign or warning of; bode. |
| revert |
to return to a previous state, practice, belief, or the like. |
| skeptic |
one who is inclined to question or doubt assertions that are made or accepted by others. |
| trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |