| 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. |
| bathos |
a sudden descent from an exalted style or esteemed state to the commonplace. |
| bellicose |
easily incited to quarrel or fight; belligerent. |
| bilge |
the rounded part of a ship's hull between the bottom and the sides. |
| canard |
a deliberately false story or rumor, usually defamatory to someone. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| disabuse |
to free (a person) from misconception or deception; set straight. |
| indemnity |
insurance against damage, loss, or liability. |
| ligature |
a band or tie. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| neophyte |
a beginner or novice at any activity. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| reconnoiter |
to go through or over (an area) so as to gain information about it, as for military or engineering purposes. |
| rodomontade |
puffed-up boasting or bravado. |
| stentorian |
extremely loud and powerful. |