| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| adjacent |
near or next to. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| confidence |
a sense of trust or faith in a person or thing, or in oneself. |
| dominate |
to control by the use of power; rule. |
| encrusted |
covered with a hard or crisp layer of something. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| kinship |
the state or fact of being a relative or relatives, especially by birth. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| nourish |
to supply with food needed for life and growth. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| torment |
a state of great suffering of the body or mind. |
| verbal |
having to do with words. |