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incriminate

[in-krim-uh-neyt]

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

polemic

[puh-lem-ik]

a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine, etc.

apprise

[uh-prahyz]

to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by 'of')

crwth

[krooth]

ancient Celtic instrument that is similar to a violin

shibboleth

[shib-uh-lith]

a common saying or belief with little current meaning or truth

abridge

[uh-brij]

to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.

solder

[sod-er]

to join closely and intimately

fipple

[fip-uhl]

a plug stopping the upper end of a pipe, as a recorder or a whistle, and having a narrow slit through which the player blows

efface

[ih-feys]

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

coruscating

[kawr-uh-skeyt-ing]

flashing or sparkling

plenteous

[plen-tee-uhs]

plentiful; copious; abundant

horripilation

[haw-rip-uh-ley-shuhn]

the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

noetic

[noh-et-ik]

originating in or apprehended by the reason

repine

[ri-pahyn]

to be fretfully discontented; fret; complain

vituperate

[vahy-too-puh-reyt]

to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile

elusive

[ih-loo-siv]

eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

obdurate

[ob-doo-rit]

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding

precarious

[pri-kair-ee-uhs]

dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; insecure

sarcophagus

[sahr-kof-uh-guhs]

a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece

stownlins

[stoun-linz]

secretly, stealthily

cunctation

[kuhngk-tey-shuhn]

lateness; delay

pecuniary

[pi-kyoo-nee-er-ee]

of or relating to money

embroil

[em-broil]

to bring into discord or conflict; involve in contention or strife

imperious

[im-peer-ee-uhs]

domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing