| audit |
an often official examination of records or financial accounts to check their accuracy, or the report of such an examination. |
| comely |
pleasing in appearance. |
| contagion |
the spreading of a disease by contact or close association. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| feasible |
capable of being done, carried out, or brought about; likely to succeed. |
| gouge |
a cut or hole made with something sharp. |
| officiate |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| opportune |
favorable or suitable, especially in relation to time. |
| repudiate |
to reject completely as invalid or untrue. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |