| beguile |
to deceive or cheat by using guile. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| droll |
wryly amusing or humorous. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| impeach |
to accuse a person in public office of wrong or improper conduct. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| plurality |
the largest proportion of votes in an election, especially when it is less than half the total, or the margin of votes separating the victor from the person who came second. |
| proscribe |
to make illegal or prohibit. |
| suborn |
to induce (someone) to commit a crime or other corrupt deed. |
| verdant |
green. |