| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| anonymous |
having an unknown name or identity. |
| ascendant |
moving upward; rising. |
| complement |
to go well with, complete, or perfect. |
| douse1 |
to place or plunge in water or another liquid; immerse. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| imbue |
to inspire or permeate, as with an idea or emotion; deeply influence. |
| lithe |
characterized by light, graceful, flexible movements. |
| recession1 |
a period of reduced or declining economic activity. |
| reprieve |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty. |
| reticence |
the state or quality of being hesitant to speak out; reserve. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| slough2 |
to shed or discard; rid oneself of. |
| undaunted |
not discouraged; not giving up even though something is difficult or frightening. |
| unworldly |
lacking sophistication; naive; provincial. |