| disadvantage |
a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed. |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| jocular |
intended to be humorous; facetious. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| lengthy |
tediously long in duration, as a speech. |
| migration |
the act or process of moving to another region to live, especially in a group. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| purely |
just; absolutely. |
| safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. |
| significance |
great value; importance. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |
| withdraw |
to take out or away; remove. |