| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| oblivious |
not conscious or paying attention; unknowing or unaware (usually followed by "to" or "of"). |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |