| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| daunt |
to lessen the determination of; intimidate; discourage. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |