| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| facilitate |
to make less difficult; help in the doing of. |
| grapple |
to grasp, twist, or wrestle in close combat. |
| indiscriminate |
lacking in judgment and discernment; making no distinctions. |
| languish |
to lose strength or energy; weaken. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| pert |
impudent or saucy. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| protean |
easily changing form or character; variable or versatile. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| rostrum |
a raised platform or dais for public speaking. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| torrid |
parched or scorched by the sun, as a geographic area. |
| unpalatable |
not acceptable or pleasing to the sense of taste. |