| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| continuity |
the quality or state of having no breaks or interruptions. |
| developmental |
of or having to do with how someone or something grows and evolves from the earliest stages. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. |
| impress |
to make a strong impact on (someone), especially a positive impact. |
| legendary |
having to do with or like a legend. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| quirk |
an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. |
| specialist |
a person who has knowledge or is an expert in a single area of study. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |