| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| distill |
to subject (a substance) to heat to the point of vaporization, and then to cooling to produce condensation. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| impale |
to pierce and hold fast with a sharp-pointed instrument such as a spear. |
| intrusion |
the act of entering or thrusting oneself in when not invited or welcomed. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| irksome |
causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome. |
| knave |
an unscrupulous person; evildoer. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| mediocre |
of average to poor quality; ordinary. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| secrete |
to produce a fluid or other substance and release it into or out of the body. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| viscous |
having an adhesive, gluey consistency that resists flow. |