| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| conduction |
the transmission or transfer, as of heat, electrical charges, or nervous impulses, through a medium. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| intelligentsia |
the elite class of highly learned people within a society, or those who consider themselves part of such a class. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |