| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| concourse |
a large open space, as in a railway station, where many people pass or gather. |
| devotee |
an eager or serious follower or enthusiast. |
| exchangeable |
capable of being interchanged with or given in return for another. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| naturalistic |
exhibiting or pertaining to naturalism. |
| parry |
to deflect or knock aside (a blow or stroke), as with one's weapon in fencing. |
| redolent |
suggesting or recalling (usually followed by "of"). |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| solvent |
having enough funds to meet obligations. |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |