Wednesday, September 16, 2009

marginalia

compurgation- acquittal of a charge or accusation, obtained by statements of innocents given by witnesses under oath

nonpareil- having no match or equal; unrivaled

jettison- throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship

prolix- (of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy

erudite- having or showing great knowledge or learning

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