| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| bigot |
one who is prejudiced against and intolerant of any group or belief that is not his or her own, especially religious, racial, or ethnic. |
| caustic |
bitingly critical. |
| complaisance |
willingness to please. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| infighting |
conflict or rivalry, often concealed, within an organization or group. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| retention |
the act or process of maintaining the possession or use of. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| tenet |
any belief, opinion, doctrine, or the like, that a person or especially an organization holds as being true. |