| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| conspicuous |
easily seen; obvious. |
| diva |
a renowned female opera singer; prima donna. |
| erode |
to wear away or eat into. |
| exceed |
to go beyond or do more than. |
| indicate |
to show or point out. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| lull |
to calm or cause to sleep. |
| mutual |
felt, said, or done by each for the other; shared by two or more people; given and received. |
| percentage |
some part of a whole based on a total of one hundred parts. |
| ponder |
to think about something deeply and carefully. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| regal |
of, pertaining to, or suitable for royalty; royal. |
| retail |
having to do with the selling of goods directly to those who will use them. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |