| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| bower1 |
a pleasant, secluded alcove or shelter created by leafy trees or shrubbery. |
| cabal |
a small group of people engaged in a secret plot, usually of a political nature. |
| entourage |
a group of people who accompany another person as attendants or associates; retinue. |
| expedient |
suitable or advantageous for the purpose or in the circumstances. |
| extricate |
to free or release from difficulty, entanglement, or involvement; disengage. |
| impassive |
not having, showing, or responding to emotion; unfeeling, expressionless, or insensitive. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| noxious |
harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health. |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. |
| preeminent |
surpassing others in importance and prominence; foremost. |
| sordid |
morally bad; ignoble or base. |
| stigmatize |
to label or brand as disgraceful or shameful. |
| verdant |
green. |