| 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. |
| atonement |
the act of making reparation for a sin, crime, error, or the like. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| expiation |
the act or the means of making amends, as for a sin or crime. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| prerogative |
an exclusive right or privilege derived from one's office, position, age, citizenship, birth, or the like. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| tyro |
one who is beginning to learn a business, trade, sport, or the like; novice; neophyte. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |
| voluble |
characterized by a steady flow of words; fluent; talkative. |