| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| multitude |
a large number of people, animals, or things. |
| phenomenon |
a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. |
| pregnancy |
the condition in a female human or animal in which the body is developing new life and preparing to give birth. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| similarity |
the state or quality of being similar; resemblance. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| theory |
a reasonable, widely accepted explanation for why something happens. |
| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |