| autonomous |
free and independent, as a state or an organism; self-governing. |
| breadth |
the distance measured from one side to the other side of something; width. |
| console1 |
to give comfort in time of loss or suffering; make less sad. |
| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| indignant |
feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair or without value. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| inspire |
to arouse feelings of exaltation in. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| obligate |
to make someone do something because of a law or moral principle. |
| province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |
| understandable |
able to be tolerated or sympathized with. |