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autonomy (noun) (4) | the quality or state of being self-governing; independence |
autonomous (adj) (4) | self-governing; independent |
circumspect (adj) (4) | cautious and prudent; heedful of consequences |
composure (noun) (4) | calmness of mind or bearing; self-control |
edifice (noun) (4) | 1. a large, imposing structure or building; 2. a complex structure or system built up over time--as if it were a real building |
ensconce (verb) (4) | to settle or place securely or snugly |
environs (noun) (4) | the area adjoining or surrounding a place |
hapless (adj) (4) | marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate |
heinous (adj) (4) | shockingly evil or wicked |
incognito (adj or adv) (4) | unrecognized; with one's identity concealed |
indoctrinate (verb) (4) | 1. to teach or train with fundaments; 2. to instill or teach from a partisan point of view |
indoctrination (noun) (4) | the teaching of fundamentals or from a partisan point of view |
interim (noun) (4) | an interval of time between events |
interim (adj) (4) | belonging to or taking place between events; temporary |
mausoleum (noun) (4) | a large and impressive tomb |
pillage (verb) (4) | to rob and plunder |
reverie (noun) (4) | 1. the condition of being lost in thought; 2. a daydream |
in thrall (noun) (4) | a loss of one's ability to act freely; a state over which one appears to have no control |
thralldom (noun) (4) | slavery or bondage |