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Anomaly
something that is noticeable because it is different from what is usual
Assuage
to relieve
Enigma
a person, thing, or event that is strange or mysterious and difficult to understand or explain
Equivocal
deliberately not clear or definite
Erudite
showing a lot of knowledge
Fervid
believing or feeling something extremely strongly
Lucid
clear and easy to understand
Opaque
difficult to understand; too dark
Placate
to make someone stop feeling angry
Precipitate
done too quickly; to make something serious happen; to separate liquid from solid
Prodigal
tending to waste money; a person who spends money carelessly
Zeal
eagerness to do something
Abstain
to not do something, especially something enjoyable
Adulterate
to make impure; to cheat on
Apathy
the feeling of not being interested or not caring