| 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. |
| collateral |
property or other security put forward to guarantee repayment of a loan. |
| corporeal |
having to do with a physical body; bodily. |
| despoil |
to forcefully take belongings or goods from; plunder. |
| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably brought about by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| disingenuous |
not candid or sincere. |
| elide |
to leave out or slur, as a syllable or letter, in pronunciation. |
| garrulous |
given to talking excessively. |
| impermeable |
not permitting passage or penetration. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| lien |
a legal claim on a piece of property when the current owner is in default on a debt or obligation. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| macerate |
to soften (food or the like) by soaking, as in digestion. |
| preferment |
the act of promoting or being promoted to a higher position or office. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |