| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| forbear |
to keep or abstain from (an action or utterance). |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| louche |
of questionable decency, morality, or taste; shady; disreputable. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| mélange |
a mixture, usually of very dissimilar elements. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |