| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| consensus |
general agreement in opinions, values, preferences, or the like. |
| corruption |
activity that is not honest, especially secret, illegal activity. |
| cylinder |
a solid figure with a shape similar to that of a can, a round flat cake, or a round tube with closed ends. A cylinder has parallel circular faces joined by one curved face. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| deliberate |
said or done on purpose. |
| discard |
to throw out or away; cast off. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| scholarly |
of or appropriate to a student or a learned person. |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| vivid |
bright and strong. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |
| widespread |
happening or scattered over a large area. |