| appease |
to cause to become calmer by meeting demands. |
| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| fanaticism |
excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm or support for something. |
| hew |
to follow or obey strictly. |
| immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
| impede |
to slow or block the movement or progress of; hinder. |
| myopic |
unable to see objects clearly from a distance; nearsighted. |
| proponent |
one who proposes or favors an idea, doctrine, course of action, or the like. |
| receptive |
open and willing to accommodate new thoughts and ideas. |
| ricochet |
to bounce or skip off a surface at an angle; rebound. |
| sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| speculative |
of, pertaining to, or based on conjecture or theorizing. |
| veritable |
true; authentic; real. |
| vibrant |
full of energy, life, or constant activity. |