| acute |
sharp; severe. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| await |
to look forward to, or to stay in one place or condition in order to be ready for (someone or something). |
| compensation |
something given in return for or to make up for something else. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| maneuver |
to move to a desired position or goal using strategy or skill. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| temptation |
the condition of being lured or enticed by the possibility of pleasure to do something unwise or wrong. |
| virtually |
practically; almost completely; very nearly. |