a thing that is regarded as more important than others

the action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

to change the emphasis, direction, or focus of

a solid substance that has a conductivity between that of an insulator and that of most metals, either due to the addition of an impurity or because of temperature effects.

to say formally to give money

to make use of

the maximum amount that something can contain.

to fail to properly appreciate (someone or something), especially as a result of overfamiliarity.

to settle or find a solution to a problem

of or concerning diplomacy.

to calculate or estimate the price or value of

the action of putting a vehicle close to the roadside.