| abstract |
existing without physical shape or substance. |
| consequently |
as a result; therefore. |
| degradation |
the act or process of bringing down or lowering in character or moral purpose. |
| elapse |
to go or slip by; pass or come to an end. |
| enact |
to make into a law. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| integration |
the process of bringing all parts together into a whole. |
| presentation |
the act of showing or explaining, often to a group of people. |
| sheer |
thin or fine enough to see through. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |
| underlie |
to be the foundation or basis of. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |