the central point or heart of a matter; a knob

to become less in size or amount

to get ahead of, do better than, exceed

easily read

disobedient, rebellious

cautious, careful, showing good sense

not usual, not typical, strange

to survive and grow well; dramatic or showy movement; to wave in the air

a large scale disaster, misfortune, or failure

inclined to argue or debate

a violent attack; a sudden rush of something

flip over or upset

a small part remaining behind

to establish by law; to order or command; to appoint as a priest or minister

to turn aside sharply; a sharp or sudden turn

to put out, to drive or throw out, evict

reason for doing something; something that stimulates action

to put out, extinguish, end

to spread throughout, permeate