| approximately |
about; almost exactly. |
| comparable |
nearly the same or equal in degree or quality. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| encase |
to enclose. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| insufficient |
not enough in number, degree, amount, or quality; not sufficient. |
| obligation |
something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| prominent |
easy to see or notice because of some difference. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| relevant |
related to what is being discussed or is presently important. |
| temperate |
having neither extremely hot nor extremely cold temperatures and mild weather. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |