| asset |
something useful or valuable. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| avalanche |
the sudden rush of a large amount of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain. |
| chronicle |
an account of events, told in the order in which those events took place. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| insightful |
keenly perceptive. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| mindful |
careful; attentive (usually followed by "of"). |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| pulverize |
to make into powder, as by crushing, grinding, or pounding. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |
| summary |
a short and usually comprehensive statement of what has been previously stated. |
| usage |
way or manner of using or treating something. |