| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| appreciate |
to be grateful for or to. |
| arbitrary |
resulting from personal opinions, wishes, or feelings instead of from a rule or reason. |
| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| dwell |
to think, write, or speak about over and over again for a long time (often followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| espionage |
the act of spying to collect information. |
| mobility |
the quality of moving or being moved easily from place to place, or of having ease and flexibility of motion. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| resistant |
capable of opposing or willing to oppose. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| thesis |
a statement or proposition put forward and supported by proof or argument. |