define imprudent
reckless, uncaring of consequences
define assuaged
to soothe
define piety
the quality of being religious or reverent
define tasature
reserved or shy
define dictum
a formal pronouncement from an authoritative source
define repotoir
a stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
define predilection
A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something
define domicile
A place of habitual residence
define unsullied
not spoiled or made impure
define foray
a sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid
define contemptuous
showing contempt; scornful
define contentious
causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial
define disapprobation
strong disapproval
define discernible
able to be discerned; perceptive
define amiable
friendly
define auspicious
favorable; fortunate; likely to have a good result
define arbitrated
(of an independent person or body) reach an authoritative judgment or settlement
define tacit
understood or implied without being stated
define magisterial
having or showing great authority
define benevolent
well-meaning and kindly
define placidly
Pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely or undisturbed
define asinine
extremely stupid or foolish
define edification
intellectual, moral, and spiritual improvement
define malignant
(of a disease) very virulent or infectious
define aberration
something that differs from the norm
define formidable
Inspire fear or respect by being impressive, powerful, capable
define vetted
To make a careful and critical examination in order to ensure suitability
define prerogative
A special right or privilege because of rank or position
define myopic
Short-sighted outlook which lacks imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight
define ecclesiastical
Anything associated with a Christian church
define pensive
A dreamy or wistful thoughtfulness marked by sadness or longing
define futility
useless
define elucidate
To explain and make more clear
define litigants
Someone who is part of a lawsuit and uses the services of an attorney
define succinct
clearly expressed
define venerable
A title given to something or someone who holds a degree of sanctity
define varmints
A troublesome wild animal
define obrtusive
Noticeable and unwelcome
define acquiescence
Reluctantly accept or give in
define uncouth
Lacking manners or refinement
define acrimonious
to caustic or bitter
define encumbered
To be restricted by a belief, debt, guilt, etc. Anything that holds you back and inhibits your freedom
define mollify
To appease someone's anger or anxiety
define entailment
Having to do with ESTATE law and taxes. (A situation in which the owner has limited power over his own property)
define obliquely
Not in a direct way
define aggregation
The formation of a number of things
define champertous connivance
A secret illegal bargain where only one part is to assist the other in the lawsuit and share the proceeds
define volition
the faculty or power of using one's will
define iota
an extremely small amount
define corroborative
verifying and being supportive; furnishing support or assistance
define expunge
erase or remove completely
define aridity
having to do with water vapor/dryness
define impudent
not showing due respect for another person
define temerity
excessive confidence or boldness; audacity
define unmitigated
often describing something bad or unsuccessful that has no good or positive points
define roused
awakened, stirred or excited
define cynical
a pessimistic or sneering attitude
define condescend
having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority
define erratic
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable
define procured
obtain (something), especially with care or effort
define candid
truthful and straightforward; frank
define vehement
in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling
define inconspicuous
not clearly visible or attracting attention; not conspicuous
define inordinate
unusually or disproportionately large; excessive
define indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
define speculate
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence
define evasion
the action of evading something