| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| mirabile dictu |
(Latin) wonderful to say or relate. |
| pedantic |
making or characterized by an excessive display of learnedness, or overly insistent on scholarly details and formalities. |
| recrudesce |
to become active again or break out anew, as a disease or harmful condition. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |