| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| albeit |
notwithstanding; even though. |
| alienate |
to cause to become unfriendly or averse; estrange. |
| askew |
not straight; crooked. |
| brandish |
to wave or shake (something such as a weapon) in a threatening or agitated manner. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| fissure |
a narrow crevice or other opening, especially one caused by splitting. |
| flamboyant |
exceptionally showy or dashing in one's speech, manner, or appearance. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| incisive |
marked by clear, penetrating thought; sharp. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| lobbyist |
one who attempts, on behalf of a special interest group, to influence the way legislators vote. |
| malleable |
capable of being shaped, as by hammering or rolling. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |