audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
azure |
the color of a clear blue sky. |
concealment |
the act of hiding something from sight, or the condition of being hidden from sight. |
covetous |
desiring that which belongs to another; wanting possessions; greedy. |
exculpate |
to free (a person or group) from guilt or blame, or from the suspicion of guilt or blame. |
extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
opulent |
having or displaying wealth and luxury. |
pessimist |
one who usually expects a bad outcome. |
petulance |
the state or quality of being easily or unreasonably irritated, impatient, or ill tempered. |
premonition |
an advance sign or warning; forewarning. |
prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
prude |
someone who is extremely or overly concerned with modesty or proper conduct, speech, dress, or the like. |
spar2 |
to make boxing movements without hitting hard, as for practice or in fun. |