reluct

As a noun relict

is (formal) something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.

As an adjective relict

is surviving, remaining.

As a verb reluct is

to be averse to.

As verbs the difference between reluct and reduct

is that reluct is to be averse to while reduct is (obsolete|transitive) to reduce.

As a noun reduct is

(chemistry) a reducing agent.

Reluctance is a derived term of reluct.

As a noun reluctance

is unwillingness to do something.

As a verb reluct is

to be averse to.

Reluct is a derived term of reluctant.

As an adjective reluctant

is opposing; offering resistance (to).

As a verb reluct is

to be averse to.

As verbs the difference between averse and reluct

is that averse is to turn away while reluct is to be averse to.

As an adjective averse

is having a repugnance or opposition of mind.