| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| autopsy |
a medical examination of a dead body to find the cause of death. |
| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| cupidity |
exceptional desire for money or other material possessions; greed. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| malediction |
the expression of a wish that evil or harm come to someone; curse. |
| odium |
hatred, strong dislike, or repugnance. |
| piteous |
worthy of or inspiring great sympathy. |
| sermonize |
to preach, or to speak as if doing so. |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| tirade |
a long, forceful, or angry speech, often critical or denunciatory in nature; harangue. |
| zealot |
a person who is excessively and often intolerantly enthusiastic, especially about a cause or religious faith; fanatic. |