| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| complementary |
acting or serving to complete; completing. |
| confidential |
secret. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| fluent |
able to speak or write easily and naturally. |
| gall1 |
impudence; nerve. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| prevail |
to emerge as dominant (often followed by "over"). |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| unappreciated |
not acknowledged as having worth or value. |
| unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |