contentious (adj.): argumentative affidavit (n.): a written statement made under oath before an authorized officer deposition (n): testimony under oath that is admissible in court undermine (v.) : to weaken by wearing away gradually imperceptible (adj.) : insignificantly small or slight
plaintiff (n.): the person or party instituting a lawsuit forfeit (n.): something surrendered as punishment for a crime reproach (v.): to express disapproval immaculate (adj.): free from fault or error qualm (n.): a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea
unperturbed (adj.): undisturbed; calm abrogate (v.): to abolish or annul prodigious (adj.): great in size, force, or power probity (n.): integrity or honesty