| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| colloquial |
characteristic of or suited to informal or familiar conversation or to writing that is imitative of conversational tone. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| eloquence |
skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades. |
| gender |
the sex of a person or animal. |
| girth |
the length around something. |
| ignominy |
the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation. |
| onslaught |
a forceful, often sudden, offensive maneuver; attack. |
| propitiate |
to overcome the disfavor or distrust of; conciliate; appease. |
| solemnity |
the condition or quality of being grave or serious. |
| statute |
a law made by a legislature, as opposed to one established by the courts. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |
| supplant |
to replace (someone or something) especially by dishonest or forceful means. |
| surrogate |
acting as, or considered to be, a substitute or replacement. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |