| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| alimony |
money that a court orders one member of a divorced couple to pay to the other. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. |
| glacial |
of, concerning, coming from, or marked by the presence of glaciers or other large ice masses. |
| hedonist |
one who believes that pleasure-seeking should be the primary goal of humans. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| ignominious |
characterized by or associated with disgrace, dishonor, or shame; humiliating. |
| inopportune |
occurring at an undesirable or unreasonable time. |
| meticulous |
very careful or precise. |
| obtuse |
not keen or quick to notice, feel, or comprehend; dull or insensitive. |
| protract |
to extend in time; prolong. |
| stupor |
a state of unconsciousness, insensibility, or torpor. |
| torpid |
dormant or inactive, as in hibernation. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| virtuoso |
a person who demonstrates exceptional ability, style, or skill, especially in music. |