| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| contemptuous |
feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| emaciated |
extremely thin, as from starvation or disease. |
| misdemeanor |
in law, a class of illegal act that is less serious than a felony and carries a lighter sentence; minor offense. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| nemesis |
that which one cannot beat, conquer, or succeed at; cause or agent of one's often repeated downfall. |
| partisan |
devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| requisite |
required or essential. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |
| undermine |
to gradually, secretly, or imperceptibly weaken and destroy. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |