| cozen |
to deceive or trick; swindle. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| infamy |
evil or shameful reputation. |
| inherent |
existing in or belonging to something as an essential or inborn part of its nature; innate; intrinsic. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| ponderous |
heavily labored and dull. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| revile |
to speak about or speak to with hostile insults; disparage or abuse. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| subpoena |
in law, a formal written order summoning a witness to give testimony or requiring that specified evidence be submitted. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| tithe |
an amount of money, produce, or goods equal in value to a tenth of one's income, given or paid as a contribution or tax, especially to a church. |
| typify |
to be the representative example of. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |