| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| castigate |
to punish or rebuke, as with severe public criticism; chastise. |
| ennui |
a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction, especially with all aspects of life. |
| exhilaration |
intense high spirits. |
| hiatus |
a gap or break in activity, time, or space; interruption. |
| jubilation |
a feeling of great joy, pride, and happiness; exultation. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| natal |
of or concerning one's birth. |
| patina |
a greenish, brownish, or reddish crust or film produced by oxidation on the surface of old metals such as bronze and copper. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| premeditate |
to consider, plan, or arrange in advance. |
| scintillate |
to send out sparks. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |