| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| aplomb |
great self-confidence, composure, or poise. |
| conclave |
a secret, private, or confidential meeting or gathering. |
| flak |
(informal) irritating opposition, criticism, or dissent. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| glabrous |
having no hair or fuzz; bald; smooth. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| ostentation |
a showy display to impress others. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |