| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| lambent |
glowing softly. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |