| aver |
to assert to be true; affirm. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| equanimity |
the quality of remaining calm, serene, or unruffled, especially under stress; composure. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| indigenous |
being the people or animals that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region. |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. |
| maniacal |
marked by wildness, craziness, and violence. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| palatable |
acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| salient |
extremely noticeable or prominent; conspicuous; important. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |