| claustrophobia |
an abnormal fear of being in closed or confined places. |
| deliberately |
intentionally or with premeditation. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| impudent |
not showing respect; bold and rude. |
| inhale |
to breathe in; take in by breathing. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| luster |
the shine of a surface that softly reflects light; glow. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| scholarly |
of or appropriate to a student or a learned person. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |