| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| accretion |
the process of gradual increase or growth, especially by additions from the outside. |
| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| brash |
rudely self-assertive; bold; impudent. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| flagitious |
viciously or shamefully wicked; infamous. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| liminal |
of or at the threshold of a physiological or psychological response or change of state. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |