| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. |
| conqueror |
one who defeats another. |
| deliberately |
intentionally or with premeditation. |
| delve |
to make a careful, thoroughgoing search, as for information. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| gorge |
a narrow space between rocky cliffs. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| mobile |
able to move or be moved easily from one place or position to another. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| offset |
to make up for or balance. |
| rupture |
the act of breaking open or breaking off. |
| simulation |
something that imitates or resembles, or the fact of resemblance itself. |
| stabilization |
the process of making or becoming steady or even, and keeping at a certain level or degree. |