| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| exponent |
one that expounds or interprets. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |
| requite |
to retaliate for; strike back on account of. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |