| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |