| centennial |
having to do with a one hundredth anniversary. |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. |
| empathy |
identification with or sharing of another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. |
| fraught |
accompanied by; full of, usually something bad or unpleasant. |
| gargantuan |
(sometimes capitalized) of enormous proportions; huge; gigantic. |
| indisposed |
slightly and temporarily ill, as with indigestion or a cold. |
| maternity |
the state of being a mother; motherhood. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| pronouncement |
a formal or official declaration. |
| proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| universality |
the quality, character, or condition of being universal. |
| vernacular |
spoken by the native or common people of a region or country. |