| ambidextrous |
able to use both the left and right hands with equal skill. |
| 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. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| delectation |
enjoyment; delight; pleasure. |
| desiccate |
to remove the moisture in (food) so as to preserve it. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| irrefragable |
impossible to refute or dispute; undeniable. |
| magnum opus |
a great work of art, literature, or music, especially a particular person's masterpiece. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| scion |
an offspring or heir. |