| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| baleful |
threatening harm; full of malice; ominous. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| deign |
to consider some act to be appropriate or in keeping with one's dignity; condescend. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| encomium |
a formal expression of praise. |
| humanism |
a doctrine or mode of thought that gives highest importance to human dignity, values, potentials, and achievements. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| indurate |
to make hard in texture; harden. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| regicide |
the murderer of a king. |