| agog |
highly excited and full of anticipation. |
| deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| gadfly |
a persistent critic, especially of established institutions and policies. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| parsimonious |
excessively frugal; stingy. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| stanch1 |
to cause (a liquid, especially blood) to stop flowing. |
| stickler |
one who must observe or conform to something (usually followed by "for"). |