| accusation |
a statement that another person is guilty of a crime or error. |
| amend |
to change or add to a law, contract, or other document. |
| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| deprive |
to take away from; not allow to have. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| fulfill |
to do or carry out as expected or required. |
| gorge |
a narrow space between rocky cliffs. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| oust |
to force out; expel. |
| reckon |
to count or estimate; figure. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| tart1 |
sour or acid in taste; sharp; biting. |
| thereafter |
following that; from then on. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |