| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| apparition |
a ghostly image; phantom; specter. |
| emulate |
to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating. |
| gaseous |
in the form of or resembling a gas. |
| iconoclast |
one who attacks and seeks to break down traditional beliefs and institutions or popular ideas and values. |
| impregnate |
to make (a female animal or human) pregnant, or to make (an egg) fertile. |
| mercenary |
interested only in money and material gain. |
| misapprehension |
a failure to understand. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| pinnacle |
the highest point or part of anything; apex; summit. |
| primacy |
the state of being first, earliest, most essential, or most important. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |