| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| chattel |
any article of property not attached to lands or buildings; movable property. |
| fleck |
a small patch of light or color. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| incontrovertible |
not able to be questioned or disputed. |
| inexcusable |
unable to be justified; unpardonable. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| penitent |
feeling or showing sorrow or regret for having done wrong. |
| portly |
rather fat; stout. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |