1Aver
(v) to affirm, declare confidently
2Broach
(v) to bring up or begin to talk about; to announce, introduce; to break the surface of the water; to turn sideways to the wind and waves; to pierce (a keg or cask) in order to draw off liquid.
3Collate
(v) to compare critically in order to note differences, similarities, etc. to arrange in order for some specific purpose
4Connoisseur
(n) an expert; one who is well qualified to pass crucial judgments, especially in one of the fine arts
5Disconsolate
(adj) deeply unhappy or dejected without hope, beyond consolation.
6Foment
(v) to promote trouble or rebellion; to apply warm liquids to, warm
7Herculean
(adj) characterized by great strength; very hard to do in the sense of requiring unusual strength
8Impassive
(adj) showing no feeling or emotion; inanimate; motionless
9Opportune
(adj) suitable or convenient for a particular purpose; occurring at an appropriate time
10Rejoinder
(n) a reply to a reply, especially from the defendant in a legal suit; comeback