| allure |
to attract strongly by appealing to people's inner wishes; tempt. |
| credential |
something that entitles one to confidence, credit, privilege, or authority. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| hitherto |
until this time; previously. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| lackadaisical |
lacking energy, determination, or enthusiasm; listless or lazy. |
| nadir |
the lowest or most depressing point or stage. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| prophetic |
foretelling or revealing the future. |
| recourse |
that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation. |
| relinquish |
to surrender, release, or let go of; give up. |
| remonstrance |
the act or an instance of protesting or objecting. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| sheathe |
to put in a tight, protective case. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |