| academicism |
in the arts, rigid adherence to accepted and traditional forms. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| 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. |
| augury |
the art or practice or an instance of predicting the future or obtaining hidden knowledge by interpreting omens. |
| contumacious |
stubbornly disobedient; insubordinate; rebellious. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| erudite |
having or showing a high level of scholarly knowledge; learned. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| extralegal |
not regulated or permitted by law; outside of legal authority. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| inanition |
a state of exhaustion caused by a lack of nourishment. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |
| sylph |
a slender, graceful woman or girl. |