(n) the policy or practice of treating or governing people in the manner of a father dealing with his children

(n) the range, extent, or scope of something

(adj) native; inborn; inherent

(n) the special vocabulary of a person, group, or subject

(v) to cause to concentrate around two conflicting or contrasting positions

(n) a confused struggle; a violent free-for-all

(n) enthusiastic or fawning admirers

(n) the quality of appearing to be true, real, likely, or probable

(v) inform or tell (someone)

(n) a miniature world or universe

(adj) very small, tiny

(n) a lowercase letter

(n) a subordinate or dependent; a servant

(adj) subservient

(adj) fond of or inclined to drink; absorbent

(n) protection; patronage; sponsorship

(adj) of a naturally cheerful, confident, or optimistic outlook

(n) an explanation or critical interpretation

(v) to uproot or dislocate; to eliminate all traces of

(n) a breach of etiquette; and impropriety

(adj) given to tears or weeping