| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| curtail |
to make shorter; cut off part of. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| demean1 |
to lower in esteem, stature, or dignity; degrade. |
| demolition |
the act or an instance of destroying, especially by means of explosives. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| invoke |
to call out to (a god, muse, or the like) for help, support, protection, or inspiration. |
| pastoral |
of or relating to the country or country life; rural. |
| perennial |
lasting throughout the year or for many years. |
| pittance |
a contemptibly small portion, amount, or payment. |
| prepossess |
to inspire or impress favorably beforehand. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| swathe |
to wrap up, enfold, or bind, especially with a wrapping material or bands. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |
| tenacity |
the quality or condition of holding on strongly or persistently to something. |