| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| cavalier |
carefree and offhand; nonchalant. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| nostrum |
a favorite but unproven scheme or theory, offered as a remedy for social or political problems; panacea. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |