| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| canny |
difficult to fool or take advantage of; shrewd; wary; clever. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| demotic |
of or relating to the common people; popular. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| intelligentsia |
the elite class of highly learned people within a society, or those who consider themselves part of such a class. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |