| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| cognition |
the mental acts or processes by which knowledge is acquired or processed. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| ego |
one's feeling about oneself, especially in comparison with other people. |
| flair |
a natural ability; talent. |
| intrigue |
to draw the strong interest of; puzzle; fascinate. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| mainstream |
agreeing with or shaped by the main trends and most common opinions of a group or society. |
| pathology |
the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| phobia |
a very strong fear or dislike of something that is far beyond ordinary fear or dislike. |
| situate |
to put in a particular place or position; place or locate. |
| supposedly |
according to what is believed or said to be true but has not been proven. |
| transient |
brief in duration; temporary. |