| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| abeyance |
temporary suspension or cessation. |
| abide |
to put up with; stand. |
| abut |
to adjoin or press against; be next to; border on. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| savor |
to give an impression; hint (usually followed by "of"). |
| splenetic |
ill-tempered or spiteful. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |