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