| affable |
pleasant to talk to and be with; friendly; likeable. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| debit |
an amount of money taken out of or owed on an account, or the record of that amount. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| irreparable |
impossible to repair, restore, or rectify. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| subsidy |
direct financial assistance provided by the government to a business, industry, educational institution, individual, or the like. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |