| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| acclivity |
a rising slope. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| decedent |
in law, one who has died. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| innocuous |
not capable of causing damage; harmless. |
| precursory |
coming before and serving to indicate what will follow; premonitory. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |