In contrast to the rich land we left behind, the plains appeared to be a ___________ landscape.

To suggest or hint slyly; to edge into something indirectly

The all-day snow predicted for tomorrow will definitely ___________ our plans for a picnic at the lake.

a lack of interest or concern

The present _____________ in that country came to power through democratic elections.

Unfortunately, nothing any of us said could ____________ Shajee from his plan to put mentos in coke.