| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| seminal |
of critical importance; essential. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |
| tyro |
one who is beginning to learn a business, trade, sport, or the like; novice; neophyte. |