| delimit |
to define or mark the boundaries of; demarcate. |
| depict |
to show, describe, or portray in a painting, sculpture, or written work. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| erudition |
a high level of scholarly knowledge; learnedness. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| imperative |
very important; urgent. |
| impetus |
something that urges or impels; a driving force. |
| lampoon |
an attack through ridicule, as in an essay, cartoon, or comedy; satire. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| precept |
a basic rule, principle, or directive that guides action, moral conduct, or thought. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| resurrect |
to restore to life or good standing; raise out of death or disrepute. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |