| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| arrant |
complete; unmitigated; downright. |
| blatant |
completely obvious or undisguised, sometimes offensively so. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| invidious |
tending to arouse feelings of resentment or animosity, especially because of a slight; offensive or discriminatory. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |