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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.
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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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