deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
delineate |
to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail. |
fallible |
capable of making mistakes; liable to error. |
generalize |
to come to a broad idea or rule about something after considering particular facts. |
indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
inundate |
to cover or overspread with water, especially a very large amount; flood. |
manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
monologue |
a long speech or reading given by a single speaker. |
paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". |
precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
taciturn |
habitually silent and uncommunicative. |
vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |