| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| consultation |
a meeting for the purpose of exchanging ideas and opinions or for giving or receiving advice. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| ownership |
the state or fact of being the possessor of something. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| saga |
a medieval Nordic or Icelandic prose narrative, especially one describing the historical or legendary exploits of a single person or family. |
| standardize |
to cause to conform to a model or rules. |
| via |
traveling through; by way of. |