| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| corporate |
of or relating to a corporation. |
| embrace |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug. |
| ethical |
of or concerning moral principles of right and wrong. |
| indulge |
to give in to or satisfy a desire, appetite, or whim. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| matrix |
an environment that gives form to or provides for the origin or development of something. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| radical |
having to do with the root or source; basic; fundamental. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| taboo |
forbidden. |