| characteristic |
something that makes a person or thing different from others. |
| confidentiality |
the state or condition of being kept private or communicated only in private. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| degradation |
the act or process of bringing down or lowering in character or moral purpose. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| efficiency |
the quick, accurate performance of a task, or the ability to so perform. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| hobo |
a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| matrix |
an environment that gives form to or provides for the origin or development of something. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| scenario |
a detailed outline or summary of a play, film, or book. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |