of decisive importance to the success or failure of something

extremely bad; serious in tone

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish; especially in public

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

unique qualities that make a person or thing stand out from others

tough, able to bounce back from trouble or injury

to use an unpleasant strategy or action as one’s last hope of solving a difficult situation

a ceremony performed in the same way over and over, especially a religious ceremony

to avoid or hold back from harming or upsetting someone