| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| fulminate |
to vehemently denounce or criticize something. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |