armistice |
an agreement by groups of people or countries at war to stop fighting; truce. |
depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
garner |
to accumulate, acquire, or receive in abundance. |
interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
rampant |
unrestrained or uncontrollable; unbridled. |
ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
reticent |
reluctant to speak; not given to frequent speech; restrained; shy. |
rivulet |
a tiny stream or brook; trickle. |
solicitous |
anxiously or tenderly concerned or attentive (usually followed by about, of, or for.) |
trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |
unimpressive |
lacking notable qualities; unremarkable; not impressive. |