| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| indictment |
the act of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury, or the condition of being formally accused of a crime by a grand jury. |
| kindred |
a group of related people, such as a tribe or clan. |
| matriculate |
to enroll or be enrolled in an organization, especially a college or university. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| paean |
a song or hymn sung as an expression of praise. |
| perfidy |
an act or the practice of conscious, deliberate disloyalty or treachery; breach of faith. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| sinewy |
of sinew, or sinewlike; strong; tough. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |