| awry |
in an unplanned and undesired direction. |
| dissonant |
not in harmony or agreement; discordant. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| expunge |
to cross out or erase. |
| fraternal |
of, related to, or like a brother or brothers. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| lenient |
not strict with rules; tolerant. |
| monumental |
massive, imposing, or extremely conspicuous. |
| nomenclature |
a specialized system or set of names and terms used in a particular science, art, or other field of study or training. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |
| pundit |
an authoritative, or purportedly authoritative, commentator or critic. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |