| anomalous |
differing from the norm, standard, or common type or rule; abnormal. |
| communicable |
capable of being spread or passed on; contagious. |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| inclusive |
comprising or covering a great deal; comprehensive. |
| longevity |
long life. |
| nonentity |
someone or something that is insignificant, dull, undistinguished, or unimportant, especially a person. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| protagonist |
the leading character in a literary work. |
| provocation |
the act of inciting or challenging another to react. |
| slovenly |
careless or disgustingly dirty. |
| striate |
to mark with stripes or furrows. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
| visage |
the face of a person, statue, or the like, especially in regard to its appearance or expression. |