| advocacy |
the giving of support to an idea, person, or cause. |
| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| cease |
to stop or come to an end. |
| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| complementary |
acting or serving to complete; completing. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| conceive |
to give shape to in the mind. |
| inconvenient |
causing trouble or extra effort; not convenient. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| retail |
having to do with the selling of goods directly to those who will use them. |
| safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. |
| stabilize |
to become steady, firm, unwavering, or fixed. |
| straightforward |
honest, frank, and trustworthy. |