elude
to escape notice; to get away from
fallow
inactive; unproductive
blight
anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation
obsequy
a funeral right or ceremony
denizen
an occupant; an inhabitant
fealty
obligated loyalty or faithfulness
entice
to attract by offering reward or pleasure
gratify
to please
laggard
a slow person, especially one who falls behind
gambit
a maneuver or action used to gain an advantage