awaken

You can’t shame the shameless, or awaken the conscience of a narcissist, but the idea that such japes might make the target’s stomach hurt or his blood boil, may provide some small satisfaction.

The inning had started well, with the lineup finally awakening.

“Having that sort of awakening is good for you. I was able to look at myself, early in life, and realize that I don’t think this is for me.”

As the Nunalik’s lost weekend suggests, the West is only awakening to the challenge.

Also, keep in mind that if your travel plans include national parks or other federally operated sites, you might be in for a rude awakening.