v. 1) To escape or run away in secret. 2) To steal off and hide. To leave quickly and secretly and hide oneself, often to avoid arrest or prosecution. 3) Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along.
aberrant
adj. Deviating from the norm. Not typical.
alacrity
n. Cheerful willingness. Eagerness. Liveliness.
anomaly
n. Deviation from thenormal order, form, or rule. Abnormality.
approbation
n. Official approval or recognition.
arduous
adj. 1) Strenuous, taxing. Requiring great physical endurance or exertion. 2) Requiring great mental effort. 3) Steep or demanding.
assuage
v. Relieve, Ease, Pacify. 1) To make (something burdensome or painful) less intense or severe. 2) To satisfy or appease (hunger or thirst). 3) To pacify or calm.
audacious
adj. 1) Daring and fearless. Recklessly bold. 2) Lack of respect.
austere
adj. Stern, Plain, Without luxuries. 1) Stern, strict, or harsh in manner. 2) Bare or unadorned. 3) Indicating self-denial or lack of comfort.
axiomatic
adj. 1) Taken as a given. 2) Possessing self-evident truth. Evident without proof or argument.
