| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| allude |
to mention (usually followed by "to"). |
| bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. |
| detachment |
a feeling or condition of being impartial or uninvolved. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| execrable |
of very poor quality; extremely inferior. |
| gentry |
people who come from families of high social standing. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| intransigent |
refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others' wishes; uncompromising. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| pristine |
pure, fresh, or clean as new; unspoiled or unsullied. |
| prostrate |
to lie or throw (oneself) flat on the ground, especially face down in an act of humility, worship, or the like. |
| seemly |
in accord with decency and propriety; suitable; fitting; decorous. |