| 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. |
| austere |
having only what is needed; very simple or plain. |
| demulcent |
an oily or sticky substance used especially to soothe irritation in mucous membranes. |
| Draconian |
(often lower case) harshly cruel or rigorous. |
| eruct |
to belch forth. |
| forswear |
to give up or renounce, often with an oath or pledge. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| incessant |
never stopping; constant. |
| nonplus |
to cause (someone) to be unable to think of what to say, do, or decide; perplex; bewilder. |
| periphrasis |
an indirect or roundabout way of phrasing something; circumlocution. |
| quotidian |
happening every day or once a day. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| salacious |
excited by lust; lecherous. |
| vouchsafe |
to grant or give with condescension or as a special favor. |