Crucible
Contentious
Marked by heated arguments or controversy. |
Incredulously
In an incredulous manner, tending to disbelieve: skeptically. |
Affidavit
A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement. |
Deposition
The removal of someone from office. |
Callously
In a callous manner; done without regard to others' sensitivities. |
Faux pas
An embarrassing or tactless blunder (especially used in social situations and contexts); a misstep. |
Finagle
To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods |
Malaise
A feeling of general bodily discomfort, fatigue or unpleasantness, often at the onset of illness. |
Dichotomy
A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division. |