| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| diatribe |
a bitter, abusive attack in speech or writing. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| frangible |
easy to break; breakable; fragile. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| maverick |
a person who thinks and behaves independently, especially one who refuses to adhere to the orthodoxy of the group to which he or she belongs. |
| obtrude |
to thrust or force (oneself, one's concerns, or one's opinions) on another or others without being asked. |