| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| apprehensive |
feeling fearful about future events. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |