| betroth |
to pledge or give in marriage. |
| detriment |
harm, injury, or loss. |
| discontinuity |
lack of coherence or logical sequence. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| immobility |
the state or condition of not moving or being motionless. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| jeopardize |
to cause to be in danger or at risk; imperil. |
| laxity |
the state or quality of being careless or slack; looseness. |
| pitfall |
an unexpected or hidden danger. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| rebate |
a part of a payment that is returned. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| unintelligible |
not able to be understood, as spoken or written language. |