| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| conclusive |
serving to reach a final answer or decision, or to settle. |
| contend |
to struggle; fight against difficulties or opposition. |
| effervescence |
high spirits; excitement; liveliness. |
| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| frugality |
prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money. |
| juxtaposition |
the state of being placed side by side, especially for the purposes of comparison and contrast. |
| modulate |
to vary the loudness, pitch, intensity, or tone of; especially soften or tone down. |
| namesake |
one who has been named after another. |
| notoriety |
the condition or quality of being widely known or spoken of, especially for something that is not good. |
| palpitate |
of the heart, to pulsate rapidly; flutter; quiver. |
| simplistic |
excessively simplified, as to be unrealistic. |
| skirmish |
a minor or preliminary battle between small military units. |
| sobriety |
abstinence from alcohol; temperance. |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. |