| decelerate |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| loquacious |
given to talking much or excessively; garrulous. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| mollify |
to ease or soothe the anger or emotion of; make calmer; appease. |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| stratagem |
a plan or trick to deceive, surprise, or outwit an opponent, especially as a military maneuver. |
| succinct |
briefly but clearly stated; concise. |
| transmute |
to change into another form, substance, state, or the like. |
| usurp |
to take and hold (a right, position, office, or the like) illegally, wrongfully, or by force. |