| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| ecstatic |
in a condition of extreme delight, overpowering emotion, or religious trance; enraptured. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| maximize |
to increase or enlarge as much as possible. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| prime |
first in importance. |
| shareholder |
a person who owns stock in a business organization. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |
| woe |
great suffering or sorrow. |