| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| affix |
to attach or join physically (usually used with "to"). |
| demur |
to object or indicate opposition to something. |
| diffident |
unsure of oneself; shy; demure. |
| eddy |
to move or turn in circles or eddies. |
| evoke |
to call forth or bring out (an image, memory, response, or the like) in the mind or in action. |
| junta |
a small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, especially provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| mentor |
someone who plays an important role in another person's life as a guide and teacher. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| ostentatious |
done or designed with the intention of impressing others and consequently overly showy or grandiose; pretentious. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| savant |
a person of deep learning; scholar. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| uncomplicated |
not difficult to understand or deal with; simple; straightforward. |