| cede |
to give up or surrender, especially formally. |
| credulity |
an inclination to believe or trust, especially without sufficient basis or evidence; gullibility. |
| depersonalize |
to cause to lose individual identity or characteristics. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| forthcoming |
about to appear or happen. |
| frond |
a long leaf with many small divisions. Ferns and palm trees have fronds. |
| genteel |
displaying traits such as refinement and politeness that are traditionally associated with wealth and education. |
| induce |
to persuade or influence, as to a course of action. |
| missive |
a message in writing; letter. |
| perturb |
to cause great disturbance in (the mind); agitate or worry. |
| posterity |
all generations to come. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| shroud |
to screen or conceal. |
| sophistry |
a subtle, deceptive method of reasoning or arguing, involving statements that sound plausible but are actually false or fallacious. |
| wanton |
lacking restraint in the pursuit of sexual pleasure. |