| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
| clinch |
to make certain or final; settle. |
| electorate |
a body of those entitled to participate in an election; qualified voters, as a group. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| graphic |
of or related to pictures or writing such as photography, painting, and printing. |
| invective |
strongly abusive or denunciatory speech or language. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| onerous |
unwanted, unpleasant, and burdensome. |
| pillage |
to openly and forcefully seize goods from, as during a war; plunder. |
| restive |
unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint. |
| ruddy |
reddish; rosy. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |
| tumultuous |
full of noise, commotion, or disorder; riotous. |
| unconscionable |
not restrained or guided by a concern for what is right and just; unprincipled. |