| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |