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irksome

(adj.) Annoying.

ingratiate

(v.) To try to win another’s favor.

cloying

(adj.) Overly sentimental.

aggravate

(v.) To make worse.

vex

(v.) To annoy.

gall

(v.) To annoy.

mawkish

(adj.) Overly sentimental.

libel

(n.) Slander in writing.

besmirch

(v.) To hurt another’s reputation.

raillery

(n.) Teasing.

scurrilous

(adj.) Using coarse language.

calumny

(n.) Slander.

vilify

(v.) To say evil things about someone.

impugn

(v.) To cast doubt on another’s character.

traduce

(v.) To slander and cause disgrace.

verdict

(n.) A judgement, usually offered in a courtroom.

tort

(n.) A wrongful act other than a breach of contract.

litigious

(adj.) Inclined to sue others.

accquit

(v.) To declare not guilty in a trial.

subpoena

(n.) A document summoning one to court.

affidavit

(n.) A written statement presented in court.

exculpate

(v.) To free from blame.

-itis

inflammation

hepatitis

nephritis

inflammation of the kidneys.