| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| corollary |
a readily drawn conclusion; deduction or inference. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| munificent |
having or showing great generosity. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| remonstrate |
to say in opposition, protest, or objection. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |