| amity |
friendly and peaceful relations; good will. |
| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |
| travesty |
something so grotesque or inferior as to seem a parody. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |