| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| archives |
the body of records or information pertaining to an institution, organization, or historical figure. |
| categorical |
with no exceptions or conditions; absolute. |
| dovetail |
to fit together precisely or harmoniously. |
| fresco |
the art of painting on wet plaster with colors dissolved in water or limewater, or a picture produced by this method. |
| jargon |
special words or language used by a particular group or to describe a particular interest. |
| laggard |
someone or something that falls behind the pace of others. |
| languid |
lacking or not showing strength, energy, or spirit; weak, slow, or listless. |
| overt |
openly apparent; not concealed. (Cf. covert.) |
| plethora |
an amount that is more than enough; overabundance. |
| retard |
to cause (growth, development, or the like) to be slow or incomplete; stunt. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| ungainly |
lacking gracefulness or ease of movement; clumsy; awkward. |
| wrest |
to take away with, or as if with, a twist or pull. |