| caliber |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness. |
| coincidental |
of two things, occurring at the same time, or having some other correspondence, by chance and not as a result of a cause or motive. |
| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| former |
happening in or having to do with the past; previous. |
| intertwine |
to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| sponsor |
a person who takes responsibility for someone or something. |
| stereotype |
a standardized and usually oversimplified and inaccurate conception held in common by many people. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |