| adjoin |
to be next to; border on. |
| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| charlatan |
one who deceitfully claims to possess a particular skill or expertise; fraud; quack. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| imbalance |
a defect in proportion or balance between elements. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| interject |
to insert (a remark or comment) between words or remarks or in the middle of a conversation or discussion. |
| lamentable |
deserving to be mourned or regretted; deplorable; unfortunate; disappointing. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| proclivity |
a natural tendency or inclination; propensity or predisposition. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| restitution |
the payment of money in order to compensate for damage, loss, or injury. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |