| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| asperity |
harshness or roughness, especially of tone or manner. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by creating doubt or fear. |
| ersatz |
serving as a substitute, especially when of inferior quality. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| facetious |
not serious; humorous or frivolous. |
| gullible |
believing almost anything; easily tricked. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |