| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| 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. |
| comity |
mutual courtesy and respectful treatment among people or nations. |
| discountenance |
to embarrass or disconcert. |
| euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| naturalism |
in literature, a method of depicting life that reflects a philosophy of determinism. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| raffish |
carelessly unconventional or disreputable, sometimes appealingly so. |
| repose2 |
to put or place (confidence, hope, or the like) in someone or something. |