| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| coerce |
to persuade or pressure (a person) to do something by using threats, intimidation, or the like. |
| cognate |
having a common origin, as languages. |
| decimation |
the act of destroying a large part or number of something. |
| deviate |
to turn away from a direct course or one that has already been set. |
| exhaustive |
thorough and all-encompassing. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| obscene |
offensive and not decent. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| pertinacious |
tenacious in purpose, opinion, or the like; persevering. |
| protagonist |
the leading character in a literary work. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |