| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| dissemble |
to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| figurehead |
a person whose title sounds important but who has no real power. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| pungent |
sharp and strong in taste or smell. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |