| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| contrast |
to compare in order to make differences clear. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| endorsement |
a statement given in support of a person or product, as in an advertisement or political campaign. |
| ignorance |
lack of education or information. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| molecule |
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| remorse |
a feeling of guilt and real sorrow over having done something wrong. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. |
| unpredictable |
not able to be known beforehand. |
| vex |
to annoy or irritate. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |