| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| kibbutz |
an Israeli farming settlement whose ownership is shared by those who live and work there. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| pastiche |
a work of visual art, music, or literature that consists mostly of materials and techniques borrowed from other works, sometimes done as an exercise to learn the technique of others. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |
| pleonasm |
a redundant word, phrase, or expression. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |