| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gravitating | (verb) move or be attracted by a strong influence |
| chortle | (verb) to laugh with a snorting chuckle |
| infraction | (noun) the act of breaking the law or a rule |
| dosage | (noun) the amount of medication in a single dose |
| interdependence | (noun) dependent on one another |
| indulgently | (adverb) to yield to, satisfy, or gratify desires, feelings, etc. |
| exuberant | (adjective) overflowing with high spirits |
| impatient | (adjective) irritated or annoyed by delay |
| buoyancy | (noun) the power to float or rise in water |
| ritual | (noun) a set procedure for a religious rite |
| elder | (noun) a person born earlier; someone older |
| adherence | (verb) to stick to or firmly attached |
| intrigue | (verb) to plot craftily or underhandedly |
| retroactive | (verb) applying to the past (events) |
| serene | (adjective) peaceful, calm, quiet |