Arising naturally; not planned
spontaneous
to turn aside; to stray from a norm
deviate
very enthusiastic, impassioned
ardent
knotted, twisted, lumpy
gnarled
a hint; a vague notion
inkling
unnaturally thin
emaciated
to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
chastise
clear transparent; readily understood
limpid
agreeable to the taste of one’s sensibilities; suitable for consumption
palatable
a payment for damage or loss
indemnity
immature and overconfident
sophomoric
to rejoice greatly
exult
subject to whims or passing fancies
capricious
almighty; having unlimited power
omnipotent
bitter resentment or ill-will
rancor
abundant; plentiful; wordy
copious
to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
allocate
persistent, attentive, diligent
assiduous
deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
poignant
The destruction wrought by a nuclear war would be so vast that any of (inkling, indemnity) to the injured would be impossible.
indemnity
prone to action in a hasty manner
brash
He seems to feel that it is his mission in life to (exult, chastise) all those who fail to meet his standards.
chastise
The tastes of TV audience are so (omnipotent, capricious) that no one can predict which shows will be popular.
capricious
Your (ardent, brash) interest in Biology shows that you care deeply about the environment.
ardent
Perhaps you have been treated unfairly, but what good will it do to allow your sense of (indemnity, rancor) to control your mood and behavior?
rancor