| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| capricious |
tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| replete |
well-supplied; full (usually followed by "with"). |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
| unsubstantiated |
lacking the evidence or verification needed to establish as true. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |
| vigil |
a watch or period of surveillance, especially one kept during normal sleeping hours. |
| vignette |
a brief written or musical sketch, or brief film scene, that describes or characterizes a person, incident, situation, or the like. |