| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| putrefaction |
the act or process of rotting or decomposing. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| sententious |
using or marked by pompous, high-flown moralizing. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |