The indirect technique involves the use of general public or individuals to influence the government for the interest group. Interest groups will try to generate a âgroundswellâ of support through mass mailing and advertising.
slumber-a dormant or quiescent state. dormancy, quiescence, quiescency-a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
Definition of 'slough'. slough (slÊf ) When a plant sloughs its leaves, or an animal such as a snake sloughs its skin, the leaves or skin come off naturally. All reptiles have to slough their skin to grow. The lemon geranium sloughs dry brown leaves at the base of its branches. Slough off means the same as slough.