| acknowledge |
to admit the truth or existence of. |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| excise1 |
a tax levied on the manufacture or sale of certain goods within a nation or state. |
| invaluable |
having value too great to guess or measure; priceless. |
| involvement |
the state of having a role in or interest in. |
| lodge |
to be or become caught or stuck in a certain position. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| significance |
great value; importance. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |