| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| dissimulate |
to hide one's true feelings, intentions, or the like by pretense or hypocrisy. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| kismet |
destiny, fortune, or fate. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| penumbra |
an indefinite, borderline area. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| topography |
the shape of the earth's surface across an area or region. The topography of an area includes the size and location of hills and dips in the land. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |