| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| apposite |
fitting; pertinent; appropriate. |
| commodious |
comfortably spacious; roomy. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| lorgnette |
eyeglasses, such as opera glasses, that have a short handle by which one holds them in position. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| surcingle |
a girth or belt that wraps around the body of a horse to secure a saddle, pack, or the like to its back. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |