| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
| illuminate |
to light up; make bright with light. |
| memorable |
easily remembered; distinct or exceptional. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| parental |
of or relating to the role of a mother or father. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |
| suffuse |
of a color, liquid, or the like, to spread throughout or across the surface of. |
| supposedly |
according to what is believed or said to be true but has not been proven. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |