| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| 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. |
| coir |
the fiber made from coconut husks, used for matting, rope, or the like. |
| disaffection |
an absence or loss of good will, faith, or loyalty, especially toward a government, principle, or the like. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| incursion |
a raid or sudden invasion. |
| lachrymose |
weeping, tending to weep readily, or being on the point of tears; tearful. |
| lapidary |
an expert on or dealer in gemstones. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| malinger |
to pretend illness or injury, especially in order to be excused from duty or work. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| raffish |
carelessly unconventional or disreputable, sometimes appealingly so. |
| shunt |
to turn or move aside or out of the way; divert. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |