| balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| delirium |
a temporary state of mental disturbance sometimes caused by high fever, shock, or intoxication, and characterized by confusion, hallucinations, delusions, disturbed speech, and the like. |
| disadvantage |
a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed. |
| expansion |
the act or process of expanding, or the condition of being expanded. |
| foster |
to aid and encourage the growth or development of. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| mobile |
able to move or be moved easily from one place or position to another. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| summons |
a request or demand to do something. |