alienate: when a person withdraws or becomes isolated

antiquated: old-fashioned or outdated

cogitate: think deeply on something

commandeered: officially take possession or control of

composite: made up of various parts or elements.

dally: act or move slowly

delude: impose a misleading belief upon

efface: erase (a mark) from a surface.

enmity: the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

enticed: attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

entities: a thing with distinct and independent existence.

fatalistic: relating to or characteristic of the belief that all events are predetermined

fealty: formal acknowledgement of loyalty to a lord.

felonious: relating to or involved in crime.

forum: a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

ingrate: an ungrateful person.

insurrection: a violent uprising against an authority or government

jaded: tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

jeopardize: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.

laggards: a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

paucity: the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.

pensive: engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

prose: ritten or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure

renaissance: a revival of or renewed interest in something

obtrude: impose or force (something) on someone in an intrusive way.

ostentatious: characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

stark: severe or bare in appearance or outline.

status quo: the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.