| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| capricious |
tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable. |
| connive |
to join secretly in a plot; conspire. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| elixir |
a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines. |
| forbearance |
the act or capability of refraining or holding back. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| precipitous |
very steep or sudden; rising or dropping abruptly. |
| pummel |
to strike heavily with or as if with the fists, a sword, a club, or the like; beat. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| sporadic |
occurring irregularly or in a thinly scattered manner in time or space. |
| subside |
to become less; decrease. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |