| abysmal |
of vast extent; unmeasurable; extreme. |
| apropos |
appropriate; relevant; opportune. |
| concur |
to share the same opinion; agree. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| recidivism |
chronic return to bad habits, especially criminal relapse. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |