| aberration |
a deviation from what is considered normal or right; irregularity. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| expound |
to discuss or explain in detail (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| goad |
something that spurs a person to action; stimulus. |
| heterodox |
deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion. |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| indulgent |
gratifying, or being inclined to gratify or yield to others' wishes, especially rather than enforcing discipline or strictness. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| oligarchy |
a government or state in which only a relatively few people or members of a family have real power. |
| salvo |
the firing of guns or other firearms simultaneously or in succession, especially as a salute. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |