to assign or be dismissed to an inferior position
relegate
extremely pleasant, simple, peaceful; nearly perfect
idyllic
supple; graceful in motion
lithe
one who bears the blame for an offense
scapegoat
waver; to sway indecisively
vacillate
keen, mentally sharp
keen
transparent; clear
pellucid
to take over; to seize power
usurp
melodious, pleasant to hear
dulcet
no longer current or applicable; antiquated
archaic