| backwater |
any place that is seen as primitive, unchanging, or stagnant. |
| dissimilar |
not alike; different. |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| experimentation |
the act, process, or practice of running tests or trials. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| gaffe |
a crude social error; blunder; faux pas. |
| grievous |
causing emotional or physical suffering; painful. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| persevere |
to continue steadfastly in a task or course of action or hold steadfastly to a belief or commitment, especially when met with opposition or difficulties; persist. |
| presumption |
a belief that is taken for granted but not proved. |
| rancorous |
feeling or showing bitter resentment; hateful. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| sustenance |
nourishment that maintains life; food. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |