| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| courteous |
being polite or showing good manners. |
| covenant |
a usually formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something. |
| disrupt |
to disturb or cause confusion in. |
| embargo |
a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| fracture |
a break or crack. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| panorama |
a full, wide view of a large area. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| relish |
a great enjoyment of something. |