| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| aftermath |
the result or consequence of an event. |
| antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
| dialectical |
of or using logical analysis or argument that reveals and resolves opposing ideas or contradictions. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| insidious |
dangerous through cunning, subtlety, and underhandedness. |
| mannerism |
a distinctive and habitual behavioral characteristic. |
| menial |
lowly or degrading; servile. |
| moot |
not clearly settled; arguable; debatable. |
| panacea |
a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all. |
| progression |
the act of moving forward or onward. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| solstice |
either of the two times in the year when the sun is furthest from the celestial equator, occurring in June and December. |
| vagary |
an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant occurrence, action, or idea; whim. |