| agrarian |
pertaining to the ownership, tenure, or cultivation of land. |
| attrition |
a gradual erosion of strength or morale. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| evasion |
the act or an instance of escaping, avoiding, or failing to perform something. |
| felicitous |
well-suited or apt; very appropriate. |
| irascible |
easily angered or irritated; short-tempered. |
| menagerie |
a collection of usually wild or exotic animals, or the place where they are exhibited. |
| microcosm |
a small, complete whole; tiny world. |
| morose |
gloomy or sullen. |
| plausible |
seeming to be true or reasonable; credible. |
| rescind |
to take back or make invalid; revoke. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| simultaneous |
existing, happening, or done at the same time. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |