| abrade |
to rub away by friction; erode. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| conservationist |
a person who promotes and encourages preservation, especially of natural resources. |
| disparage |
to depreciate or belittle, especially in speech. |
| enclave |
a small territory or country mostly or completely surrounded by another. |
| iconoclastic |
attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values. |
| impoverish |
to make poor; cause to live in poverty. |
| impregnable1 |
able to withstand any attack, as a fortress. |
| inducement |
something used to persuade someone to a course of action; incentive. |
| intemperate |
lacking moderation or restraint; excessive, overindulgent, violent, or the like. |
| invigorate |
to fill with energy, strength, or life. |
| miff |
to cause (someone) to become annoyed; offend. |
| populace |
the people who live in a particular place. |
| promulgate |
to explain or give instruction in (a doctrine) in public; advocate. |
| symposium |
a conference or meeting on a single topic, usually involving several speakers. |