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opaque

(adj.) not able to be seen through; not transparent

rampant

(adj.) flourishing or spreading unchecked.

inequality

(n.) difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

implemented

(v.) put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.

rig

(v.) to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means, to fix in advance for a desired result

anecdotal

(adj.) (of an account) not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

awry

(adj.) away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.

tentatively

(adv.) subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

take heed

(idiom) to pay attention to something and be careful about it

therapeutic

(adj.) relating to the healing of disease

intervention

(n.) the act of interfering with the outcome or course especially of a condition or process

cemented

(v.) settle or establish firmly.

fidelity

(n.) faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

substantial

(adj.) of considerable importance, size, or worth

rigorously

(adv.) in an extremely thorough and careful way, in a way that is strictly applied or adhered to

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fervent

(adj.) having or displaying a passionate intensity

partisanship

(n.) prejudice in favor of a particular cause; bias

animosity

(n.) strong hostility.

endorse

(v.) declare one's public approval or support of.

affiliation

(n.) the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.

restorative

(adj.) having the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well-being.

(n.) something, especially a medicine or drink, that restores health, strength, or well-being.

demographic

(adj.) relating to the structure of populations.

(n.) a particular sector of a population.

monetary

(adj.) relating to money or currency

stressor

(n.) something that causes a state of strain or tension.

sentiment

(n.) a view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.

(n.) exaggerated and self-indulgent feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

coerce

(v.) persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

mitigate

(v.) make less severe, serious, or painful.

perpetuate

(v.) to cause something to continue

adversity

(n.) difficulties; misfortune

nuance

(n.) a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

epigenetic

(adj.) relating to changes, especially heritable changes, in the characteristics of a cell or organism that result from altered gene expression or other effects not involving changes to the DNA sequence itself.

impromptu

(adj./adv.) done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed

stimuli

(n.) a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue

dynamic

(adj.) (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress

(n.) a force that stimulates change or progress within a system or process.

inflammation

(n.) a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

retrospective

(adj.) looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

elicit

(v.) evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions

intrusive

(adj.) causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.

autonomy

(n.) the right or condition of self-government

detrimental

(adj.) tending to cause harm.

discrimination

(n.) the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability.

resilient

(adj.) (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

disparity

(n.) a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair.

chronic

(adj.) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.

biomarker

(n.) a measurable substance in an organism whose presence is indicative of some phenomenon such as disease, infection, or environmental exposure.

tailored

(adj.) made or changed especially to be suitable for a particular situation or purpose

spiraling

(v.) show a continuous and dramatic increase

pervasive

(adj.) (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

on (a) par (with)

(idiom) as good as, equal to

backdrop

(v.) provide a background or setting for.

framework

(n.) an essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object., a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text

emerge

(v.) move out of or away from something and come into view

disproportionate

(adj.) too large or too small in comparison with something else.

prominent

(adj.) important; famous

trajectory

(n.) a path, progression, or line of development resembling a physical trajectory

incentive

(n.) a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something

cultivate

(v.) try to acquire or develop (a quality, sentiment, or skill).

Individualism

(n.) the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant.

at the expense of

(idiom) so as to cause harm to or neglect of.

spur on

(phrasal v.) to encourage someone