| accrue |
to grow or accumulate over time, especially as something of benefit. |
| cerebral |
characterized by intellect or reason. |
| cumulative |
becoming larger or greater by means of gradual addition. |
| discrete |
separate and distinct. |
| feign |
to pretend or fake; put on a false show of. |
| landlocked |
without any access to the sea. |
| nadir |
the lowest or most depressing point or stage. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| primeval |
of or suggestive of the first age or ages. |
| rabid |
extreme in opinion or action; fanatical. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| repress |
to restrain or prevent the expression of (feelings, utterances, or the like). |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| supremacy |
ultimate power or authority. |
| veneer |
a superficial outward appearance or show. |