| accumulate |
to pile up, collect, or gather. |
| ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. |
| channel |
a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water. |
| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| engage |
to get or hold the interest of; occupy. |
| graft |
to attach as a graft. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| premium |
the exceptional value or esteem accorded something. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| termination |
the act or an instance of ending, or the fact or condition of being ended. |