| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| congenital |
existing from birth, but usually not hereditary. |
| customary |
usual, habitual, or traditional. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| inferior |
lower in rank, position, or degree. |
| interact |
to respond to one another in a social situation. |
| interfere |
to block or get in the way (usually followed by "with"). |
| migrate |
to move from one region into another. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| preliminary |
coming before, so as to prepare for something else. |
| reliance |
the act of relying or depending. |
| similarity |
the state or quality of being similar; resemblance. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| tuition |
the charge for being taught at a college or private school. |