| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| laudatory |
expressing praise. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |