Linguistics
Moving a hand to communicate something
gesture
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack - makes it not work
defect
a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
cycle
a food that is eaten every day
staple
to agree with
concur
weaker than; not as good as something else
inferior
breaking a law or a rule
violation
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
anomaly
arranged in order of rank.
hierarchical
to go up and down - like temperature or stocks
fluctuate
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
perception
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something
take in or soak up
absorb
made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
ornate
to break - like a bone
fracture
including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds
diverse
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives
dilemma
having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future
potential
food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment.
sustenance
the action or state of making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning
contamination
based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
empirical
make (an action or process) easy or easier.
facilitate
the state or process of rotting or decomposition.
decay
inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination.
mystical
ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
versatility