| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| foment |
to encourage the development of; instigate or foster. |
| garble |
to mix up, distort, or confuse (a message, translation, or the like); cause to be disordered or unintelligible. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| incumbent |
currently holding an office or position. |
| omnibus |
concerning or including a large collection of things. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| risible |
provoking laughter; laughable or funny. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |