| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| clan |
a group of people from the same family. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| evolve |
to develop gradually; come into being. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| fortify |
to give more strength, resistance, or energy to; reinforce. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| projection |
a guess of a future situation based on looking at the present situation. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |