| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| bland |
without interest, spirit, or excitement; dull; indifferent. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| concord |
a state of agreement or harmony between persons or things. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| ignoble |
of low or dishonorable character; contemptible. |
| illicit |
not permitted by custom or law; illegitimate. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| placid |
calm, smooth, or peaceful. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| regress |
to go back or backwards, as in reverting to an earlier form or stage of development. |
| remittance |
money that is sent to someone or some place, usually in payment. |
| repast |
a meal, or the food eaten at a meal. |
| revere |
to respect or admire greatly. |