| 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. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| deify |
to raise to the rank of a god; consider to be a god. |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| flout |
to show scorn or contempt for, especially by openly or deliberately disobeying. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| hirsute |
covered with hair or stiff hairs; hairy or shaggy. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| peripatetic |
walking or traveling around; going from place to place; itinerant. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |