| anesthesia |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain. |
| ascend |
to go upward; climb; rise. |
| complexity |
the state or condition of being complex or complicated. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| discrimination |
the act of treating some people unfairly because of prejudice. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| evolution |
the process of changing and adapting to an environment over time. |
| foremost |
first or most important; leading. |
| insincerity |
falsity or hypocrisy. |
| inventory |
a complete list of things on hand or in a particular place. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |
| untrustworthy |
not to be depended upon for honesty, loyalty, or responsible conduct. |