| accusation |
a statement that another person is guilty of a crime or error. |
| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| definitive |
most reliable, complete, or authoritative. |
| diversify |
to give or introduce variety to or into. |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| isolation |
the act of setting apart, or the state of being set apart from other things or people. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| previously |
just before another. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| relevant |
related to what is being discussed or is presently important. |
| renew |
to make like new; restore. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |