| adamantine |
firmly decided or fixed; unyielding. |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| disencumber |
to remove burdens or hindrances from. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |