| ascend |
to go upward; climb; rise. |
| attest |
to show or prove the truth of. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |
| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| expedite |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. |
| intellectual |
of or having to do with the intellect. |
| logic |
the process of drawing conclusions based on known principles or facts; reasoning. |
| neutralize |
to cause to have no effect or become useless. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. |
| significant |
being or causing something of importance. |
| supplementary |
additional; extra. |