| circumstantial |
relevant but not essential; incidental. |
| derivation |
the source of a thing; origin. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| maritime |
of or relating to sea ships or navigation of the sea. |
| melodrama |
behavior or events, in reality or fiction, with similarly exaggerated features or effects. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| noncommittal |
not revealing what one's preference, feeling, or opinion is. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| pursuant |
following on or proceeding from (usually followed by "to"). |
| raiment |
clothing; dress; apparel. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |
| waiver |
the intentional relinquishing of a right, claim, or privilege, or a suspension of an existing rule or policy. |
| wrangle |
to win or obtain by quarreling. |