| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| decline |
to refuse to do, in a polite way. |
| determinant |
that which is a factor in causing an outcome. |
| dislodge |
to remove or force out of a fixed position. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| naval |
having to do with a navy or its ships. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| particularly |
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group. |
| random |
made or done without purpose or pattern; made or done by chance. |
| rationale |
a fundamental reason for doing or being; basis. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |