| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| aperture |
a narrow opening. |
| arbiter |
someone who has the authority to decide an issue or settle a dispute. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| bonanza |
anything that brings great wealth and prosperity. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| cite |
to use the words of someone else; quote. |
| coterie |
a small, exclusive group of friends or associates with similar interest or activities; clique. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| soporific |
causing sleep or sleepiness. |
| trepidation |
a condition of anxiety or dread; alarm. |
| unhinge |
to cause to become confused, unbalanced, or deeply disturbed. |