| 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. |
| convoluted |
complex; intricate. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| engender |
to create or give rise to. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| feckless |
weak or incompetent; ineffective. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| interdict |
to deter or impede by the steady use of firepower. |
| intransigence |
refusal to alter one's ideas or position in response to the wishes of others. |
| mésalliance |
marriage with someone of lower social standing than oneself. |
| repine |
to express or feel unhappiness; complain; fret. |
| stridulate |
to produce a shrill grating, creaking, or chirping sound by rubbing certain parts of the body together, as some insects do. |
| tummler |
an entertainer or social director who encourages participation by guests or audience. |