| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| boisterous |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy. |
| consciousness |
the physical condition of being awake and aware. |
| cope |
to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by "with"). |
| cylinder |
a solid figure with a shape similar to that of a can, a round flat cake, or a round tube with closed ends. A cylinder has parallel circular faces joined by one curved face. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| hurtle |
to move with great speed and often with great noise. |
| incite |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting. |
| investment |
that which is invested. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| occupant |
someone who lives or works in a place or fills a position. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |