| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| affiliate |
to join as a member or smaller branch of (usually followed by "with"). |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| disquiet |
lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness. |
| ingénue |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation. |
| mystical |
spiritually powerful, significant, or symbolic. |
| neutrality |
the foreign policy of a nation that refuses to take sides in an international dispute. |
| orthodox |
of, having to do with, or following what is believed or practiced by most other people. |
| pervade |
to spread or be present everywhere in. |
| revitalize |
to bring new life to. |
| revoke |
to take back, cancel, or make no longer valid. |
| succumb |
to give in or give way to a fatal illness, superior force, overwhelming desire, or the like; yield. |
| superficial |
of, pertaining to, or located on the surface. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |