| calumny |
a harmful statement, known by the maker to be false. |
| coeval |
coinciding in time of origin or existence; contemporary. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| eulogy |
a spoken or written tribute, especially to honor a dead person; high praise; formal commendation. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| maverick |
a person who thinks and behaves independently, especially one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs. |
| nonpareil |
a person or thing whose excellence is unequaled; paragon. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| recondite |
involving profound concepts and complexities; not easily understood. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |