| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| exposure |
the act or process of exposing. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| particularly |
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group. |
| portray |
to make a picture of in images or words. |
| proclamation |
the act of announcing to the public, or something that is said for the public to hear. |
| proprietary |
or or pertaining to ownership. |
| psychological |
of or having to do with psychology. |
| qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
| rave |
to talk with much enthusiasm; praise. |
| siege |
a military act of surrounding a city or base, attacking it, and cutting off supplies. The goal of a siege is to force the city or fort to surrender. |