| 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. |
| blithe |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned. |
| castellated |
constructed with turrets and battlements like a castle. |
| declivity |
a downward or descending slope. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| exceptionable |
likely to be objected to; objectionable. |
| flange |
a collar or rim that projects from a pipe, housing, or the like to provide strength, stability, or a place for attaching other parts. |
| gamut |
the whole extent or range of anything. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| lugubrious |
sad or mournful, especially in an exaggerated way; gloomy. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| pathos |
a quality in life or art that evokes pity, sadness, or compassion. |