| agrarian |
pertaining to the ownership, tenure, or cultivation of land. |
| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| bucolic |
of or suggesting the countryside or a rustic style of life, especially one that is quiet and pleasant. |
| collusion |
action undertaken in secret partnership or collaboration, usually for illicit purposes. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| devoid |
not having something; totally lacking. |
| dignitary |
one who holds a high office or rank. |
| imprecise |
not exact, accurate, or well-defined; vague. |
| lateral |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| polemic |
an emphatic statement of a controversial viewpoint, usually criticizing or refuting an existing position. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| vie |
to compete with another for victory, superiority, or the like (usually followed by "for"). |