| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| confidential |
secret. |
| considerably |
to a quite large degree or extent. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| equivalence |
the state, fact, or condition of being the same in value, amount, importance, or the like. |
| expire |
to come to an end. |
| glutton |
someone who eats an excessive amount, or one who both eats and drinks excessively. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| meditation |
sustained thought or self-forgetful concentration, especially for the purposes of religious devotion or relaxation. |
| momentary |
lasting only an instant. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| setback |
something that happens that slows, stops, or reverses progress that is being made. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |