| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| avail |
to be useful or profitable to; be of value to. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| duplicate |
something that is an exact copy of something else. |
| earnest |
having or showing a serious manner. |
| emotional |
having to do with the feelings, including how one feels about oneself in relation to others. |
| execution |
the act of executing or carrying out. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| lament |
to mourn for or regret. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| promote |
to support the growth of or help move forward. |
| regime |
a system of rule or government. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. |