| aberrant |
straying from what is normal or usual; atypical; anomalous. |
| academician |
one who belongs to an organization or institution that promotes learning. |
| aural2 |
of or relating to the ear or hearing. |
| bromide |
a bland or trite remark or idea. |
| capitulate |
to surrender or acquiesce. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| euphony |
a pleasing, harmonious quality of sounds, especially words. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| repertoire |
the stock or list of artistic pieces, such as dramatic or operatic roles, that a player or company of players is prepared to perform. |
| resilient |
able to withstand and recover quickly from difficulty, sickness, or the like. |
| servitude |
bondage or slavery. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |