| 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. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| belie |
to give a false impression of. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| cession |
the act of formally giving up or signing over, as a territory; ceding. |
| entreat |
to beg for something, or to do something. |
| epistolary |
established or continued through letters. |
| extirpate |
to get rid of completely, as if by pulling up the roots; root out. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |