| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |
| unscathed |
not hurt or harmed; completely uninjured. |