become less intense or widespread
abate
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
anomalous
extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance
austerity
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
complacent
happening or carried on according to chance rather than design
adventitious
showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
apathetic
goodness
beneficence
feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
consternation
unclear
ambiguous
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
apparition
strange; out of the ordinary
bizarre
sharing a common border; touching
contiguous
friendly; willing
amenable
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
astute
a provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance
contingency
fat
corpulent
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes
anathema
severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
austere
reprimand (someone) severely
castigate
having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
credulous