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abstain

to choose not to do something

refract

(v.) to distort, change (The light was refracted as it passed through the prism.)

anachronistic

out-of-date, not attributed to the correct historical period

magnanimous

generous in forgiving, above small meanness

attribute

(n.) a quality or characteristic belonging to or associated with someone or something; (v.) to assign to, credit with; to regard as caused by or resulting from

agriculture

The deliberate effort to modify a portion of Earth's surface through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock for sustenance or economic gain.

irreverence

lack of respect

precocious

(adj.) showing unusually early development (especially in talents and mental capacity)

libertarian

One who believes in limited government interference in personal and economic liberties

relegate

(v.) to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish

meticulous

extremely careful; particular about details

docile

easy to teach or manage

forage

to search for food or provisions

pungent

causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting

querulous

(adj.) peevish, complaining, fretful

stagnate

To fail to develop, change, or move.

efface

(v.) to wipe out; to keep oneself from being noticed

delineate

To describe accurately

nuance

a slight or subtle degree of difference

swarthy

of dark color or complexion

liability

An amount owed by a business

disparage

to degrade, to speak of someone or something in a derogatory manner

utopia

an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect

anathema

an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation

sanguine

cheerful; optimistic

penurious

stingy, relating to great poverty

hapless

unlucky

acrimony

ill-natured, bitter hostility

dormant

inactive, sleeping

acquiesce

accept something reluctantly but without protest

dissent

(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement

ruse

(n.) an action designed to confuse or mislead, a trick

cosmopolita

international

auspicious

favorable; fortunate

staid

(adj.) serious and dignified; quiet or subdued in character or conduct

brusque

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

astute

(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

languid

slow, sluggish, listless, weak

punctilious

(adj.) very careful and exact, attentive to fine points of etiquette or propriety

extraneous

inessential; not constituting a vital part

comprehensive

thorough

maudlin

excessively sentimental

exacerbate

to make worse or more severe

servile

(adj.) of or relating to a slave; behaving like or suitable for a slave or a servant, menial; lacking spirit or independence, abjectly submissive

coerce

to force by using pressure, intimidation, or threats

zealous

eager, earnest, devoted

emend

to correct or revise a written text

pellucid

transparent; clear

opulent

wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

concord

(n.) a state of agreement, harmony, unanimity; a treaty, pact, covenant

onerous

burdensome; heavy; hard to endure

contravene

to violate or go against

anguish

(n.) great mental suffering, distress, or pain; (v.) to be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow

capitulate

(v.) to end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel

mendacious

(adj.) given to lying or deception; untrue

consumption

the using up of a resource

annex

(v.) To add to, attach: to incorporate;(n.) An attachment or addition

dissonance

harsh, inharmonious, or discordant sounds

anarchist

person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority

atypical

not typical, abnormal

relish

(n.) enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; (v.) to enjoy greatly

inarticulate

unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly

rescind

to repeal, cancel

pariah

a social outcast

audible

capable of being heard

eclectic

selecting from or made up from a variety of sources

resolve

Find the solution.

insular

(adj.) relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow or isolated in outlook or experience

constrain

to forcibly restrict

disdain

(v.) to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully; (n.) a feeling of contempt