| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| amplitude |
the state or quality of being ample; largeness. |
| caucus |
a private meeting of leaders of a political party to choose candidates or determine policy, or such a group itself. |
| cosmic |
of or relating to the universe. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| dormer |
a window set vertically into a projecting structure on a sloping roof. |
| fervent |
having or expressing warmth, depth, or intensity of feeling. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| ramify |
to have or produce effects or consequences that make some original matter more complex. |
| stockpile |
a supply of items accumulated and maintained for future use. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |
| transmute |
to change into another form, substance, state, or the like. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |