| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| topography |
the shape of the earth's surface across an area or region. The topography of an area includes the size and location of hills and dips in the land. |