| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| ascertain |
to learn without question; determine. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| idyllic |
charmingly simple and natural, as a scene or experience; suggestive of peaceful countryside. |
| impute |
to ascribe or attribute to a source or cause. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| stately |
dignified. |