| arrears |
the state of being delinquent in the payment of financial obligations (usually preceded by "in"). |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| epithet |
a word or phrase attached to, or used in place of, a given name. |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| fop |
a man who is highly concerned with, and often vain about, his appearance and manners; dandy. |
| gibe |
a mocking or derisive comment. |
| interminable |
endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| legacy |
money, property, or other goods left to someone in a will. |
| nonpartisan |
not influenced or determined by the policies or interests of a political party. |
| precipice |
a steep cliff. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| problematic |
presenting difficulties or causing doubt; questionable. |
| resonance |
ability to make a strong or lasting effect, especially because of an emotional association. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |