| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| element |
a part of any whole. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| grate1 |
a frame of crossed or parallel metal bars used as a covering or guard over an opening. |
| implementation |
the act, process, or way of carrying something out or putting something into effect. |
| interrogate |
to question at length and in a thorough way, often for an official purpose. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| merely |
nothing more than; simply; only. |
| purport |
to assert or allege, especially falsely. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |
| vector |
a mathematical expression of direction and magnitude, usually represented by an arrow pointing to the particular direction, with a length proportional to the magnitude. |