| ancestry |
line of descent; lineage. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| consciousness |
the physical condition of being awake and aware. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| enforce |
to put in force; make people obey. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| intention |
a decided course of action; plan. |
| ministry |
the duties and functions of a religious minister. |
| negative |
not helpful or constructive; critical; pessimistic. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| predictable |
able to be foreseen or anticipated. |
| preventative |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention. |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |