| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| commentary |
a series of explanatory or interpretive remarks or comments. |
| condole |
to express sympathy or sorrow for one suffering misfortune or pain. |
| contraband |
goods banned by law from being imported or exported. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| ebullient |
highly enthusiastic, happily excited, or spirited. |
| erroneous |
containing or based on a mistake; incorrect. |
| escalation |
increase in amount, scope, or intensity. |
| girth |
the length around something. |
| invertebrate |
without a backbone |
| ovation |
a prolonged or enthusiastic episode of applause for someone, as following a performance. |
| pariah |
a despised or socially outcast person. |
| protégé |
a person under the care or sponsorship of an influential patron. |
| redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |