1. usurp oo p Verb 1. Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. 2.

Take the place of (someone in a position of power) illegally; supplant. After the king dies, his brother will usurp the throne from the prince. 2. avouch vouCH/ Verb Affirm or assert. She is my intimate friend, and I can avouch for her reputation. 3. martial m SH l Adjective Of or appropriate to war; warlike: "martial bravery". Many soldiers facing courts martial have to wait up to a year to be tried. 4. portentous p tent Adjective 1. Of or like a portent. 2. Done in a pompously or overly solemn manner. "The dark skies were a portentous sign of the approaching storm." 5. dirge /d rj/ Noun 1. A lament for the dead, esp. one forming part of a funeral rite. 2. A mournful song, piece of music, or poem. 3. Although the wedding party had requested bagpipes, the sound coming from them was more of a dirge than the kind of celebratory music they had hoped for. 6. impious imp Adjective

Not showing respect or reverence, esp. for a god. The man's impious remark was offensive to the people in the room that were Christians. Synonyms ungodly - godless - unholy - profane - irreligious 7. jocund jk nd Adjective Cheerful and lighthearted. 8. perusal p oo l Noun The action of reading or examining something The employees hoped for the best as the manager made his perusal of the front room. 9. gratis g ati Adverb Without charge; free. Adjective Given or done for nothing; free. The medical students provided flu shots to senior citizens gratis.

10. orison i n Noun A prayer. The child recited a quick orison, wishing that he would do well on his test