| 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. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| condign |
well-deserved or fitting, especially of punishment or reprimand. |
| deadeye |
an expert shooter. |
| exegesis |
a critical explanation or interpretive analysis, especially of religious texts. |
| extrude |
to force out; expel. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| relict |
a plant, animal, or geological feature that has survived in a considerably changed environment. |
| scabrous |
characterized by a rough or scaly surface, as the leaf of a plant. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |