| atavism |
the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| caste |
the status conferred by the class to which one belongs. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| demotic |
of or relating to the common people; popular. |
| obtrusive |
aggressive and self-assertive, or inclined to be so. |
| picayune |
having little value or significance; small; paltry. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |