| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| combatant |
someone or something that engages in fighting, especially as part of warfare. |
| contiguous |
in contact; touching; adjoining. |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| indict |
to formally accuse (someone) of a crime in a court of law after studying evidence. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| plaintive |
showing or expressing sadness or sorrow. |
| prodigal |
imprudent and excessive in spending; extravagant. |
| sinuous |
having many curves or turns. |
| socialite |
one who is prominent in fashionable social circles. |
| sundry |
of various kinds; miscellaneous. |
| susceptible |
easily influenced or impressed (usually followed by "to"). |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |