| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| demarcate |
to set apart or separate, as if with boundaries. |
| demotic |
of or relating to the common people; popular. |
| equivocal |
having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so in order to deceive or avoid commitment; ambiguous. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |