| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| fledgling |
a young bird that has just grown flight feathers or learned to fly. |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| hermetic |
preventing or sealed to prevent the influx or escape of air; airtight. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| indecisive |
not definite or conclusive. |
| magnitude |
size or extent. |
| motley |
made up of a contrasting variety of types, appearances, or the like; very heterogeneous. |
| propagate |
to reproduce (offspring) or cause to reproduce. |
| punctilious |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities. |
| recalcitrant |
stubbornly disobedient; refractory. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |