| 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. |
| debauch |
to lead or seduce into immorality or intemperance; corrupt. |
| derelict |
failing to fulfill one's responsibilities or obligations; remiss. |
| disinter |
to dig up or remove from a place of burial; exhume. |
| disquisition |
a formal, often lengthy, oral or written discussion of a subject. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| guru |
in a cult or religious movement, a spiritual guide or leader, sometimes believed to be divine. |
| insipid |
having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless. |
| jubilate |
to feel joyful; rejoice; exult. |
| laureate |
one honored for achievement in a particular field or by a particular award, especially in the arts or sciences. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. |
| syntax |
the word order or pattern of word order in a sentence. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |