acting or done without forethought

admit that something is true or valid after denying it

to take in and understand fully

to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

lower in rank or position

giving a lot of information in only a few words

willingness to take bold risks

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

something hostile or bad that becomes less intense or widespread

thinking or reflecting deeply about something

briefly and clearly expressed, especially in a written or spoken way

required to do something

knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age

beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something