| balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| clarity |
the state or condition of being clear or being understood. |
| conditional |
depending on certain circumstances or events. |
| convergence |
the point, line, or the like at which lines, planes, or objects meet. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| haughty |
proud in a way that shows a low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| restriction |
something that limits or restricts. |
| rupture |
the act of breaking open or breaking off. |
| turbulent |
marked by episodes of unrest, turmoil, violence, or the like. |
| undo |
to release from or remove wrapping or fastening from. |