| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| hagiography |
an admiring and uncritical biography of anyone. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| maunder |
to speak in an aimless or foolish way; babble. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| tyro |
one who is beginning to learn a business, trade, sport, or the like; novice; neophyte. |