Mondegreen - a misunderstood or misinterpreted word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of the lyrics of a song

Nonfeasance: failure to perform an act that is an official, contractual, or professional duty

Ostensible - stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Postulate - suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

"his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes"

Quantum :   any of the very small increments or parcels into which many forms of energy are subdivided

reality - the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them

Stringent- When something is strict, rigid or precise.

Tablespoonful:  the amount that a tablespoon can hold  

Undulate - move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion

Whirr - The low,  soft and  continuous sound made by something in motion (usually used to refer to machines)

Xenophile- Someone who loves, appreciates  or is  attracted to foreign people, cultures or customs. 

Yawp- To make a loud noise  or intensely cry /shout.