| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| backwater |
any place that is seen as primitive, unchanging, or stagnant. |
| beguile |
to deceive or cheat by using guile. |
| charismatic |
having unusually strong personal allure or appeal. |
| gingerly |
in a careful or cautious manner; warily. |
| grassroots |
originating with or operating among the common people. |
| monochromatic |
having or using only a single color or shades of one color. |
| offhand |
done without thinking or preparing ahead of time. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| recapitulate |
to briefly review (the main points) of a spoken or written exchange or communication. |
| retroactive |
going into operation or effect as of a previous date, or in respect to past events or circumstances. |
| stoic |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive. |
| tensile |
of or relating to tension. |
| venerate |
to treat or regard with great respect, honor, or reverence. |