| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| asceticism |
self-discipline and self-denial as a means of spiritual improvement. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| macrocosm |
a large unit or entity that represents on a large scale one of its smaller components. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |