| abscond |
to leave suddenly and secretly, especially to avoid observation or capture. |
| havoc |
ruin or devastation. |
| implausible |
hard to believe or credit. |
| infraction |
an act or instance of breaking or violating, usually a rule or law; violation or breach. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| malice |
the wish to harm others; ill will. |
| negligible |
so small or unimportant as to be of no account; trifling or insignificant. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| obituary |
a printed announcement of a person's death, usually including a brief biography and information about funeral arrangements. |
| pallid |
pale or whitened; lacking color. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| tangential |
barely connected to or touching a subject. |
| tortuous |
changing direction frequently; twisting, winding, or crooked, as a path. |