| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| sere1 |
dried up or withered. |
| spurn |
to reject, refuse, or treat with scorn; disdain; despise. |