| breakthrough |
an important discovery in a particular field that encourages an acceleration in knowledge or expertise. |
| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| cryptic |
difficult to understand; ambiguous or mysterious in meaning. |
| defect |
a weakness, flaw, or bad quality. |
| deprive |
to take away from; not allow to have. |
| hamper1 |
to get in the way of. |
| logical |
resulting from clear thinking; sound. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| overemphasize |
to stress too much; give too much importance to. |
| principle |
a basic law or truth on which action or behavior is based. |
| snare1 |
anything intended to lure, tempt, or entangle unsuspecting victims; trap. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |