The answer to a problem or puzzle.
solution
To keep from being attacked; to protect.
defend
The wish to hurt others on purpose
malice
To say or admit that one has done something wrong
confess
Information given to help someone answer a question; a clue
hint
A feeling of great unhappiness. Very bad; of poor quality
misery
Happening slowly, taking place little by little
gradual
A single person, apart from others in a group
individual
To look over; to examine
survey
A way of thinking or feeling about certain things.
attitude