| circumscribe |
to keep within bounds; confine; restrict. |
| defer1 |
to not do until later; put off; delay. |
| dissimilar |
not alike; different. |
| fractious |
inclined to be irritable and quarrelsome; cranky. |
| inept |
lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent. |
| infidel |
one who does not believe in or accept a religious faith, especially that of Christianity or Islam. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| postulate |
to assert as something true, especially as a basis for reasoning. |
| prudent |
showing good judgment and caution; sensible. |
| respective |
of or belonging to each one. |
| retinue |
a group of attendants or other employees who accompany a prominent person. |
| schematic |
of, pertaining to, or formed like an outline or diagram. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |