| alien |
someone who lives in a country who is not a citizen of that country. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| forsake |
to leave or desert. |
| irrelevant |
not having anything to do with the matter being considered or talked about. |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| notorious |
known for something bad. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| revelation |
the act of revealing. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| synergy |
the combined action or power of two or more things. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |