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Explanation of aver (verb)
to affirm as true; to declare

Sample of aver
The witness was able to aver the identity of the defendant.



   
Explanation of halcyon (adjective)
tranquil; happy; calm; peaceful

Sample of halcyon
The old man fondly remembered his halcyon days growing up on the farm.



   
Explanation of ferment (verb)
to excite; to agitate; to inflame

Sample of ferment
The rally cry was meant to ferment and confuse the opponent.



   
Explanation of frivolity (adjective)
giddiness; lack of seriousness; silliness; flippancy

Sample of frivolity
The hard-working students deserved weekend gatherings filled with frivolity.



   
Explanation of succor (noun)
aid; assistance; help

Sample of succor
Succor was given to the fire victim in the form of clothes and temporary shelter.



   
Explanation of untoward (adjective)
improper; unfortunate; unexpected

Sample of untoward
Asking guests to bring their own food would be an untoward request.
All of their friends expressed sympathy about their untoward separation.



   
Explanation of turbulence (noun)
condition of being physically agitated; disturbance

Sample of turbulence
Everyone on the plane had to fasten their seat belts as the plane entered an area of turbulence.



   
Explanation of aghast (adjective)
astonished; amazed; horrified; terrified; appalled

Sample of aghast
Stockholders were aghast at the company's revelation.
The landlord was aghast at his water bill.



   
Explanation of manifest (adjective)
obvious; clear; evident

Sample of manifest
America's manifest destiny was to acquire all of the land between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.



   
Explanation of desultory (adjective)
moving in a random, directionless manner; aimless

Sample of desultory
The thefts were occurring in a desultory manner making them difficult to track.



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