| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| brochure |
a small booklet or pamphlet, especially one that contains pictures and is used for advertising purposes. |
| consultation |
a meeting for the purpose of exchanging ideas and opinions or for giving or receiving advice. |
| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| fabrication |
a statement, document, or the like that is false or invented to deceive. |
| hover |
to stay hanging in the air, often by quick flapping or spinning. |
| legislator |
someone who makes laws. |
| omission |
the act of leaving out or the condition of being left out. |
| sentiment |
a way of thinking or feeling about something. |
| setback |
something that happens that slows, stops, or reverses progress that is being made. |
| smug |
confident of or satisfied with oneself to the point of annoying other people; complacent. |
| splendor |
grandeur or magnificence. |
| tempt |
to try to get (someone) to do something wrong or not wise by offering or seeming to offer something very desirable. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |