| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |