| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| centripetal |
forced or moving inward toward a center point or axis. |
| debouch |
to advance out of a confined or narrow space such as a canyon into open country. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| vitiate |
to harm the quality of; mar; spoil. |