| 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. |
| baneful |
causing or leading to death, destruction, or ruin; harmful or deadly. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| granulate |
to make into small particles or grains. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| knurled |
having small ridges. |
| recant |
to withdraw from commitment to (a former position or statement), especially publicly; retract. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| Saturnalia |
an occasion of unrestrained revelry. |