| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| beatify |
to admire or exalt as superior. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| equipoise |
a state of balance or equal weight, importance, or the like; equilibrium. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| stative |
in grammar, of or designating a category of verbs that express state or condition. |