| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| cyst |
a small pouch within body tissue that is filled with fluid or air. Some cysts are connected with serious disease, but most are not harmful at all. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| limn |
to paint or draw. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pedantic |
making or characterized by an excessive display of learnedness, or overly insistent on scholarly details and formalities. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| stately |
dignified. |