Departing from an accepted standard; unusual or unexpected
The scientist noted aberrant behavior in the control group.
Well meaning and kindly; generous
The benevolent donor gave millions to charity.
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
The cacophony of car horns filled the city streets.
Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work
The diligent student studied every night before exams.
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
Her eloquent speech moved the entire audience to tears.
Not having any serious purpose or value; carefree
He spent his inheritance on frivolous purchases.
Fond of company; sociable
The gregarious host made everyone feel welcome at the party.
A supposition made as a starting point for investigation
The scientist formed a hypothesis before conducting the experiment.
To deduce or conclude from evidence and reasoning
We can infer from the data that sales increased in Q4.
To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect
The author juxtaposed wealth and poverty throughout the novel.