| arbitration |
the consideration and decision of an issue or dispute by someone who has the official authority to decide such matters. |
| broach |
to suggest or mention for the first time; bring up. |
| compulsion |
coercion or constraint; act of using force to bring about another's action. |
| differentiate |
to distinguish between or among. |
| disavow |
to deny having (knowledge, intention, or the like). |
| foreseeable |
capable of being anticipated or predicted. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| interdependent |
relying on or needing one another. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| magnate |
someone of exceptional power, wealth, or influence, especially in business. |
| staid |
formal, solemn, and reserved in character. |
| stymie |
throw an obstacle in the way of (something or someone); impede; thwart. |
| tenure |
the period of holding or possessing something. |
| transcendent |
going beyond the ordinary; surpassing; extraordinary. |
| vivacious |
full of life and spirit; animated. |