| accelerate |
to increase the speed or rate of. |
| aroma |
a pleasant smell; fragrance. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| ineffective |
producing little or none of the desired or intended impact. |
| jeer |
to remark in a loud, mocking, abusive manner. |
| notable |
worthy of special attention; remarkable. |
| parental |
of or relating to the role of a mother or father. |
| poise |
a state or position of balance. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| subdivide |
to make smaller divisions in something already divided. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| transition |
a process of changing from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |