| amid |
among or surrounded by. |
| aspect |
a part or element. |
| buoy |
a float attached by line to the bottom of a body of water to mark a location. |
| cease |
to stop or come to an end. |
| clamor |
a loud noise that goes on for sometime. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| legislature |
a group of people within a government that has the power to make or change laws. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |
| tact |
the ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with others in a difficult situation. |
| transmit |
to send or carry from one person, place, or thing to another. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |