| abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
| alteration |
the state or process of altering. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| broaden |
to make or become broad or broader. |
| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| consolidation |
the act of combining into a whole or mass; unification. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| cultivate |
to make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. |
| durable |
not easily broken or worn out; lasting; sturdy. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. |
| significantly |
in an amount or to an extent that is important; considerably. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |