| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| coverage |
in journalism, the reportage on a particular event or issue, or the amount or type of reportage. |
| crevice |
a narrow opening, as in vertical rock or a wall; crack; fissure. |
| degradation |
the act or process of bringing down or lowering in character or moral purpose. |
| enterprise |
a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. |
| immense |
very large; huge. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| judicial |
having to do with judges, law courts, or their activities. |
| passionate |
having or showing strong emotions. |
| policy1 |
a set of rules or a plan that is used as a guide for action. |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |