| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| agrarian |
pertaining to the ownership, tenure, or cultivation of land. |
| avuncular |
of, concerning, or like an uncle; kind; benevolent. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| encumbrance |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment. |
| gratify |
to please; satisfy. |
| manipulate |
to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. |
| penchant |
a strong liking for or inclination towards something. |
| pique |
to cause (a feeling or action) to be aroused or incited. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| reassess |
to evaluate again. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| tantamount |
equal to or the same as; equivalent. |
| titular |
having a title but none of the power or responsibility related to it; nominal. |
| unfrock |
to deprive of priestly status. |