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1.shortcoming /ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋ/ (n.)

a fault in somebody's character, a plan, a system, etc.

ex:She made me aware of my own shortcomings.

2.remains /rɪˈmeɪnz/ (n.)

the parts of something that are left after the other parts have been used, eaten, removed, etc

ex:She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog.

3. remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ (v.)

to continue to be something; to be still in the same state or condition

ex:Train fares are likely to remain unchanged.

4.sustain /səˈsteɪn/ (v.)

to provide enough of what somebody/something needs in order to live or exist

ex:I only had a little chocolate to sustain me on my walk.

5.match /mætʃ/ (n.)

a small stick made of wood or cardboard that is used for lighting a fire, cigarette, etc

ex:If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity.

6.consolation /ˌkɒnsəˈleɪʃn/ ) (n.)

a thing or person that makes you feel better when you are unhappy or disappointed

ex:If it's any consolation, she didn't get the job, either.

7.consultation / ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn/ (n.)

the act of discussing something with somebody or with a group of people before making a decision about it

ex:The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents.

8.confrontation /ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃn/ (n.)

a situation in which there is an angry disagreement between people or groups who have different opinions

ex:She wanted to avoid another confrontation with her father.

9.compensation /ˌkɒmpenˈseɪʃn/ (n.)

something, especially money, that somebody gives you because they have hurt you, or damaged something that you own; the act of giving this to somebody 

ex:She received a cash sum by way of compensation.

10.sparkle /ˈspɑːkl/ (v.)

to shine brightly with small flashes of light 

ex:Her jewellery sparkled in the candlelight.

11.ornament /ˈɔːnəmənt/ (n.)

an object that is worn as jewellery

ex:Archaeologists have uncovered necklaces, pendants and other personal ornaments from the third century.

12.proposal /prəˈpəʊzl/ (n.)

a formal suggestion or plan; the act of making a suggestion

ex:His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected.

13.council /ˈkaʊnsl/ (n.)

a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or county

ex:She's on the local council.

14.sentence /ˈsentəns/ (n.)

a set of words expressing a statement, a question or an order, usually containing a subject and a verb.

ex:The prisoner has served(= completed)his sentence and will be released tomorrow.

15.advocate /ˈædvəkeɪt/ (v.)

to support something publicly

ex:The group does not advocate the use of violence.

16.inevitable /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/ (adj.)

that you cannot avoid or prevent

ex:It was an inevitable consequence of the decision.

17.dedicate /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ (v.)

to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or purpose because you think it is important

ex:She dedicates herself to her work.

18.reconcile /ˈrekənsaɪl/ (v.)

to find an acceptable way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that seem to be opposed to each other

ex: It was hard to reconcile his career ambitions with the needs of his children.

19.literature /ˈlɪtrətʃə(r)/ (n.)

pieces of writing or printed information on a particular subject

ex:I've read all the available literature on keeping rabbits.

20.objective /əbˈdʒektɪv/ (adj.)

something that you are trying to achieve

ex:The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans.

21.implanted /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ (adj.)

to fix an idea, attitude, etc. firmly in somebody's mind

ex:Prejudices can easily become implanted in the mind.

22.evolve /iˈvɒlv/ (v.)

to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complicated form; to develop something in this way

ex:The idea evolved from a drawing I discovered in the attic.

23.dissolve /dɪˈzɒlv/ (v.)

to mix with a liquid and become part of it

ex:Salt dissolves in water.

24.fortress /ˈfɔːtrəs/ (n.)

a building or place that has been made stronger and protected against attack

a fortress town enclosed by four miles of ramparts

25.ramp /ræmp/ (n.)

a slope that joins two parts of a road, path, building, etc. when one is higher than the other

ex:Ramps should be provided for wheelchair users.