| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| devolve |
of a duty or the like, to be passed on to someone else. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |