| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| 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. |
| banal |
lacking originality or liveliness; disappointingly ordinary; commonplace; trite. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| gird |
to surround, bind, or encircle, as with a belt. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| guttural |
articulated in the back of the mouth; velar. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| highbrow |
one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| redoubtable |
inspiring fear; formidable. |