| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| boon |
something that is a help or benefit. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| eventual |
sure to happen at some time in the future. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| infection |
the act of infecting or an instance or condition of being infected. |
| instructional |
pertaining to or having the purpose of teaching or providing information on a topic. |
| maim |
to hurt badly by destroying a part of the body or making it useless. |
| mar |
to damage or spoil, especially on the surface or face, but not severely. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| persuasive |
having the ability to cause another to do or believe something. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |