| abstain |
to choose not to do something. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| cessation |
a pausing or stopping; discontinuance. |
| cubicle |
any very small room or partitioned space, as in an office or dormitory. |
| depose |
to deprive of rank or office, especially from an important position such as that of king. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| focal |
of or relating to focus. |
| garish |
marked by excessive or tasteless color or decoration; gaudy; flashy. |
| heretofore |
prior to this time; before now. |
| invocation |
the act or process of calling out to a god, muse, or the like, for help, support, or inspiration. |
| objectivity |
the quality of being unbiased or without prejudice. |
| pivotal |
critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent. |
| propaganda |
information or opinions that are made public to promote or attack a movement, cause, or person. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| tenable |
able to be upheld, affirmed, supported, or defended; logical. |