| amity |
friendly and peaceful relations; good will. |
| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| apocryphal |
of dubious authorship or authority. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |