| balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
| compassionate |
filled with care for another's suffering; sympathetic. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| foster |
to aid and encourage the growth or development of. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| ghetto |
a part of a town or city in which people of a particular race or religion are forced by law to live. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| intensity |
strength or energy of thought or action. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| tragedy |
a disaster; a very sad event. |