| advocacy |
the giving of support to an idea, person, or cause. |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| dismal |
full of gloom; sad. |
| excise1 |
a tax levied on the manufacture or sale of certain goods within a nation or state. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| insert |
to put or cause to be put in, into, or within. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| 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. |
| purely |
just; absolutely. |
| representative |
a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |
| tact |
the ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with others in a difficult situation. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |
| waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |