| anesthesia |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain. |
| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| consideration |
careful attention or thought. |
| delegation |
a group of people chosen to speak or act for others. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| ensemble |
a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. |
| exclusive |
keeping out all others. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| humanitarian |
characterized by concern for improving the welfare of people. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| prime |
first in importance. |
| priority |
precedence, especially because of authority, right, or urgent need. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| vengeance |
injury or damage done to a person in return for injury or damage inflicted by him or her; retribution. |
| widespread |
happening or scattered over a large area. |