| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| cachet |
prestige. |
| dearth |
a shortage or scarcity of something; lack. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |