| aspiration |
a goal, aim, or ambition. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| cease |
to stop or come to an end. |
| convict |
to find guilty of a crime. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| endure |
to bear up under or function in spite of. |
| gala |
a happy celebration, especially a large, elaborate one. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| haven |
the place where a ship anchors; harbor or port. |
| likewise |
as well; also. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| panorama |
a full, wide view of a large area. |
| strut |
to walk in a proud or vain manner. |
| untrustworthy |
not to be depended upon for honesty, loyalty, or responsible conduct. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |