| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| affidavit |
a written statement that is sworn in the presence of an authorized official to be true, used as legal evidence. |
| boudoir |
a woman's private sitting room or bedroom. |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| doggerel |
trivial, crudely constructed verse. |
| effluvium |
an outflow of usually invisible, foul-smelling vapor or gas. |
| extrinsic |
not inherent or essential; extraneous. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| lanugo |
fine, soft hair, especially that with which a human fetus or newborn is covered. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| meretricious |
appealing or attracting in a cheap, showy, or shallow way. |