| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| pandemic |
a widespread outbreak of disease that afflicts many people over different continents. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |