| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| inactive |
not moving or operating; inert; quiescent. |
| indicate |
to show or point out. |
| intimidate |
to cause to become timid or afraid, especially by means of threats. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| monotonous |
not interesting because of having to do the same thing over and over. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| premium |
the exceptional value or esteem accorded something. |
| sheer |
thin or fine enough to see through. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| unify |
to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite. |
| worthwhile |
valuable enough to be worth doing. |