| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| eccentric |
not behaving or thinking in an ordinary or accepted way; odd; peculiar. |
| foolproof |
always successful or effective. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| labyrinth |
an intricate network of pathways or passageways intended to confuse the person or animal that navigates it; maze. |
| maintenance |
the act of taking care of or keeping in good condition. |
| mindful |
careful; attentive (usually followed by "of"). |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| proclamation |
the act of announcing to the public, or something that is said for the public to hear. |
| qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
| rebellion |
an armed fight against one's government; uprising. |
| regardless |
without concern or thought. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |