| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| captivate |
to charm or fascinate, as by beauty or wit; enthrall. |
| conductive |
having the ability to allow the passage of electricity |
| credo |
any formulation of belief, especially a religious one. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| regenerate |
to grow (new tissue or parts) to replace lost or injured tissue or parts. |
| reorganize |
to reestablish or arrange anew. |
| sedulous |
steady and persistent in an action or duty; diligent. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| unyielding |
hard; firm; resistant to pressure or force. |
| vacillate |
to hesitate or waver in giving an opinion or making a decision; be indecisive. |
| vehement |
intensely emotional; impassioned; heated. |