1. palpable – a feeling so intense it seems almost tangible 2. apprehensive - anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant might happen a.  3. prominent – important, famous, noticeable a.  4. transgression – an act that goes against a law, rule, code of conduct 5. aptitude – a natural ability to do something 6. petulant – childishly sulking or bad tempered 7. gravitating – move toward or be attracted to a place, person or thing 8. interdependence – the dependence of two or more people or things on each other 9. reprieve – cancel or postpone the punishment relinquish – voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up