| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| certitude |
the state, condition, or feeling of freedom from uncertainty or doubt. |
| dogmatic |
asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts. |
| imponderable |
unable to be evaluated or calculated accurately. |
| inglorious |
bringing shame or disgrace; shameful; dishonorable. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| spurious |
not genuine, authentic, or valid; false. |
| venal |
capable of acting dishonestly or wrongly in return for money or the like; open to accepting bribes; corrupt. |