| 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. |
| erratic |
not expected or predicted; not regular. |
| froward |
unwilling to agree or obey; stubborn; perverse. |
| glut |
a greater supply or amount than is needed. |
| iatrogenic |
caused by a physician or medical treatment, especially from drugs or surgery. |
| immaculate |
not dirty; completely clean. |
| loll |
to hang down loosely; dangle. |
| malingerer |
one who pretends to be ill or injured, especially in order to avoid work or duty. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| pneumatic |
of, using, or concerning air or other gases. |
| proselytize |
to convert or try actively to convert (others) to one's own beliefs or religion. |
| rebarbative |
tending to irritate or repel; forbidding or unattractive. |
| sanguine |
having an optimistic temperament or outlook. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |