not part of the mainstream, extreme

-characterized by an unusual interest in disturbing and unpleasant

subjects, especially death and disease

-supposed but not necessarily real or true

-the basic beliefs of an authority that should not be disputed or

doubted

-(of a plant, animal or cell) capable of surviving or living

a slowing or stoppage of the normal flow of a bodily fluid

a trace of some past or outmoded practice, custom, or belief

the act of absorbing into the cultural tradition of a population or group;

the act of being similar

something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified

permitting the passage of light; diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly