| avoidance |
the act of keeping away from or keeping from happening. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| consent |
to give permission or approval; agree (often followed by "to"). |
| consultation |
a meeting for the purpose of exchanging ideas and opinions or for giving or receiving advice. |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. |
| delve |
to make a careful, thoroughgoing search, as for information. |
| ensemble |
a group of performers, such as actors or musicians, who perform together. |
| intentional |
done on purpose; deliberate. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| 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. |
| proclamation |
the act of announcing to the public, or something that is said for the public to hear. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| refinement |
an improvement, usually in the details of something. |
| straightforward |
honest, frank, and trustworthy. |
| transition |
a process of changing from one position, stage, or situation to another. |