| bizarre |
strikingly odd or unusual, especially in appearance or behavior. |
| compensation |
something given in return for or to make up for something else. |
| consent |
to give permission or approval; agree (often followed by "to"). |
| flux |
a state of continuous change or movement. |
| functional |
serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| illustrate |
to explain or make clear by giving examples. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| portfolio |
a collection of unbound papers or other printed material, often constituting a sample of one's professional work, intended to be shown to others and transported from place to place in a specially designed case. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |