| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| austerity |
a tightened or stringent economy, as when there are high taxes, frozen wages, and shortages of consumer goods. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| etiolate |
to weaken, especially through deprivation of normal development. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |