| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| obviate |
to prevent or eliminate in advance; render unnecessary or irrelevant. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |