| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| descriptive |
using or full of description. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| envious |
showing or feeling desire for what another has. |
| odyssey |
an extended, wandering journey of adventure or quest. |
| outsider |
a person who does not belong to a particular group. |
| rebellion |
an armed fight against one's government; uprising. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| salvage |
the act of saving property from destruction. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| validate |
to prove acceptable; verify. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |