| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| earnest |
having or showing a serious manner. |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| impair |
to lessen the strength or ability of; damage. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| prim |
correct and proper beyond what is needed. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| relentless |
without mercy or compassion; unyielding or stern. |
| stagnant |
standing still; motionless. |
| stealth |
secretive, surreptitious, or covert movement or procedure; sneakiness; furtiveness. |
| sustain |
to provide with the basic necessities of life. |
| theology |
the study of religion, especially the relations between God and the universe as expressed in religious doctrine, revelation, and scripture. |