| adherence |
the act or condition of holding to or following closely. |
| dynamic |
full of energy and strength; lively; active. |
| ebb |
the flowing of the tide away from the land to the sea. |
| exposure |
the act or process of exposing. |
| hovel |
a small, uncomfortable, dirty house or hut. |
| integrate |
to bring together and mix into a whole. |
| intimate |
very warm, friendly, or close. |
| leisurely |
unhurried; slow. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| reference |
the act or fact of mentioning. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| rueful |
feeling, showing, or causing regret or sorrow. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |