| abstract |
existing without physical shape or substance. |
| acknowledgment |
the act of acknowledging. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| 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. |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| equivalence |
the state, fact, or condition of being the same in value, amount, importance, or the like. |
| hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
| indefinite |
not certain, not clear, or not having fixed limits. |
| intertwine |
to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| offset |
to make up for or balance. |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. |
| sibling |
a sister or a brother. |
| taper |
to narrow. |