an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

a situation where two players or sides compete to win a sporting contest

make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items

imagine as a future possibility; visualize

the gradual development of something

cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something

a temporary stop in action or speech

argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner

occur at the same time

coming between two things in time, place, character, etc

the action of showing something to be right or reasonable

serve as an example of

classify incorrectly; assign to the wrong category 

not showing emotion; having one’s feelings under control

the gradual development of something

with equal space between each or in equal amounts; evenly

a person who makes changes to something in order to improve it

having or intended to have a useful or beneficial purpose

not connected with or relevant to something

of or in the form of a diagram

divide (something) into separate parts or sections 

not consistent or having a fixed pattern; liable to change 

make minor changes so as to improve or clarify (a theory or method)

done consciously and intentionally 

protect against damage or harm

a person or thing that is similar or analogous to another 

expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments

expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art

the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise 

the quality of being too small or unimportant to be worth consideration 

prevent the development, action, or expression of ( a feeling, impulse, idea, etc.) restrain 

agree to give or allow (something requested) to

not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts 

perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act)

a description of someone or something in a particular way; a representation 

lacking exactness and accuracy of expression or detail 

power and influence over others 

equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.

put (someone or something) at risk or in danger 

existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

describe (someone or something) in a particular way 

expect or predict 

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something 

a judgment or rough calculation that is too favorable or too high 

plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought 

performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse and without premeditation 

a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something 

reasonable or probable

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest 

a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy