| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| extort |
to extract or obtain (money or the like) by force, threats, or abuse of authority. |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| ingenuous |
having or showing simplicity and lack of sophistication; artless. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| pedantic |
making or characterized by an excessive display of learnedness, or overly insistent on scholarly details and formalities. |
| peremptory |
not permitting refusal or disobedience. |
| pungency |
sharpness or bite in taste or smell. |
| quiescence |
a state of inaction, rest, or stillness; dormancy. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |