| aggregation |
the act of collecting or being collected into a whole or mass. |
| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| avalanche |
the sudden rush of a large amount of snow, ice, or rocks down a mountain. |
| commit |
to dedicate, devote or pledge. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| dormant |
asleep, or in a state of rest that is similar to sleep. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| homicide |
the act of killing another person; murder. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. |
| yoke |
a pair of draft animals joined by this device. |