| 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. |
| blandishment |
(often plural) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade. |
| constrict |
to pull or squeeze in; make smaller or more narrow; tighten. |
| disallow |
to refuse to allow or admit; reject. |
| ensconce |
to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. |
| gossamer |
delicately fine, gauzelike, or filmy. |
| ineptitude |
incompetence; lack of skill. |
| malaise |
a state or condition of feeling generally unwell, mentally depressed, sluggish, or uneasy. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| parlous |
full of dangers or risks; perilous. |
| peripatetic |
walking or traveling around; going from place to place; itinerant. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| refulgent |
shining brilliantly; radiant. |
| sequester |
to remove into protection and isolation; seclude. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |