| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| indistinct |
not clearly perceived or perceiving. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |