| amortize |
to deduct (expenditures) by fixed amounts over a period of time. |
| 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. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| expatiate |
to discuss something at great length; describe in great detail. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| indolence |
the tendency to avoid exertion or effort; laziness. |
| jejune |
lacking interest or liveliness; dull. |
| mahatma |
(sometimes capitalized) in Buddhism and theosophy, any of a class of persons revered for their wisdom and love of humanity. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| reprobate |
an evil or lawless person, often beyond hope of redemption. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |
| veneration |
a feeling of great respect; awe; reverence. |