| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| aggregate |
a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| compunction |
uneasiness about the propriety or suitability of an action; qualm. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| deracinate |
to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; isolate; exile. |
| distraught |
mentally or emotionally unbalanced; crazed. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| lacuna |
a gap or omitted part. |
| nonfeasance |
in law, failure to perform a required duty, as by a public official. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |