| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| consequence |
that which follows; result. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| cordial |
warm and friendly; courteous. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| guilt |
the fact of having done something wrong or having broken a law. |
| hamper1 |
to get in the way of. |
| illuminate |
to light up; make bright with light. |
| indifference |
lack of interest, especially when interest is called for,expected, or hoped for. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| saga |
a medieval Nordic or Icelandic prose narrative, especially one describing the historical or legendary exploits of a single person or family. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| sparse |
not thick or dense; scattered in thin amounts. |