| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| compel |
to force or drive to do something. |
| conquest |
the act or process of overcoming or defeating. |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| malfunction |
the act or an instance of failing to operate or work properly. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| regal |
of, pertaining to, or suitable for royalty; royal. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| sensitivity |
the quality of being acutely responsive mentally or emotionally. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| temptation |
the condition of being lured or enticed by the possibility of pleasure to do something unwise or wrong. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |