| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| dregs |
the part of anything that is left over or that has the least value or use. |
| euphemism |
the word or expression so substituted. |
| fastidious |
exceedingly particular or demanding especially in matters of detail; exacting. |
| foreshadow |
to signal or indicate beforehand; presage; prefigure. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| hypocrite |
a person who pretends to be different or better than he or she really is. Someone who does not act according to his or her stated beliefs is a hypocrite. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| nicety |
a subtle distinction; fine point. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |