| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| epigraph |
a pertinent quotation or motto, especially found at the beginning of a literary work or of a chapter. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |