| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| celibate |
abstaining from sexual relations, especially because of having taken a vow. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| gargantuan |
(sometimes capitalized) of enormous proportions; huge; gigantic. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| pensive |
thoughtful in a sad or deeply serious way. |
| potable |
fit for drinking. |
| precarious |
so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky. |
| revel |
to feel great pleasure; rejoice (usually followed by "in"). |
| throe |
(usually plural) any convulsive or anguished struggle, or great exertion. |
| vanguard |
the leading or foremost position or part of a movement or force; forefront. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |
| waylay |
to attack or accost unexpectedly after lying in wait for. |