| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| aloof |
at a distance; apart. |
| avoidance |
the act of keeping away from or keeping from happening. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| corrupt |
not honest; wicked. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| injunction |
a command or order, especially from a court, to do or refrain from doing something; authorization or prohibition. |
| nevertheless |
however; still. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| significantly |
in an amount or to an extent that is important; considerably. |
| squander |
to spend or expend (money, time, or effort) wastefully. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |