| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| cloture |
in U.S. parliamentary procedure, a method of ending debate and causing an immediate vote on the matter being discussed. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| colloquialism |
a word or phrase typically used in conversational, informal, or regional speech or writing, hence sometimes considered inappropriate in formal writing. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |