
Explanation of aver (verb) to affirm as true; to declare
Sample of aver The witness was able to aver the identity of the defendant.
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Explanation of halcyon (adjective) tranquil; happy; calm; peaceful
Sample of halcyon The old man fondly remembered his halcyon days growing up on the farm.
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Explanation of ferment (verb) to excite; to agitate; to inflame
Sample of ferment The rally cry was meant to ferment and confuse the opponent.
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Explanation of frivolity (adjective) giddiness; lack of seriousness; silliness; flippancy
Sample of frivolity The hard-working students deserved weekend gatherings filled with frivolity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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