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Monthly Archives: June 2006
tergiversation
1. evasion of straightforward action or clear-cut statement; equivocation 2. desertion of a cause, position, party, or faith
atavism
1. the return of a trait or recurrence of previous behavior after a period of absence 2. the reappearance of a characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence, usually caused by the chance recombination of genes
eidetic
of, relating to, or marked by extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall of visual images
magnanimous
1. courageously noble in mind and heart 2. generous in forgiving; eschewing resentment or revenge; unselfish
placate
to allay the anger of, especially by making concessions; appease
vindicate
to clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof 2. to provide justification or support for 3. to justify or prove the worth of, especially in light of later developments
ignominious
1. marked by shame or disgrace 2. deserving disgrace or shame; despicable 3. degrading; debasing
numinous
1. supernatural 2. filled with or characterized by a sense of a supernatural presence 3. Spiritually elevated; sublime