| absurdity |
the condition or quality of being absurd, of being completely contrary to logic or the normal order of things. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| bifurcation |
the act or result of dividing into two branches, or the state of being so divided. |
| depersonalize |
to cause to lose individual identity or characteristics. |
| embellishment |
a beautifying decoration or addition. |
| equivocate |
to express oneself ambiguously, often to avoid giving a direct answer or to deceive. |
| gregarious |
fond of socializing with others; sociable. |
| hilarity |
noisy or boisterous merriment. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| machination |
(usually plural) elaborate or devious schemes. |
| momentous |
very important. |
| patrician |
of, concerning, or belonging to an aristocratic class. |
| prevalent |
generally accepted; pervasive; widespread. |
| resolute |
having or showing firmness, determination, or resolve. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |