| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| contortion |
a straining or twisting by the intellect; mental gymnastics. |
| demagogue |
a leader, especially a speaker or politician, who attempts to persuade and to gain a following by appealing to the emotions and prejudices of the public, rather than by rational argument. |
| epoch |
an important period in human history. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| ire |
anger or wrath. |
| mania |
an extreme desire or enthusiasm. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| philanthropist |
one who engages in charitable activities. |
| solicitous |
anxiously or tenderly concerned or attentive (usually followed by about, of, or for.) |
| tactile |
of, having, or pertaining to the sense of touch. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |