| behold |
to see or observe. |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. |
| buoyant |
lighthearted or cheerful. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. |
| diagnosis |
the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| inactive |
not moving or operating; inert; quiescent. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| overall |
including nearly all; general. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| resistance |
the act or process of fighting against or opposing something. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
| tremor |
a shaking or trembling. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |