| avocation |
a secondary occupation, usually one pursued for recreation; hobby. |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| influx |
the act or an instance of flowing in. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| mellifluous |
flowing and sweet, as though with honey. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| perjury |
the crime of telling a lie in a court after promising under oath to tell the truth. |
| personable |
pleasing in appearance or manner; friendly; attractive. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| stark |
in all respects; total; extreme. |
| succumb |
to give in or give way to a fatal illness, superior force, overwhelming desire, or the like; yield. |
| surveillance |
a close watch or observation, especially of a person or group of people under suspicion. |