| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| circulate |
to move or flow along a closed path or system. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| confidentiality |
the state or condition of being kept private or communicated only in private. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| homicide |
the act of killing another person; murder. |
| intimidate |
to cause to become timid or afraid, especially by means of threats. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
| presentation |
the act of showing or explaining, often to a group of people. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |