| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| access |
a way of approaching or coming to a place. |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| citation |
the act of citing or quoting, or the passage or source so cited. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| discipline |
training of the body or mind to bring about good performance and good behavior. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| emblem |
an object that stands for something; symbol. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| lurid |
sensational; shocking or dramatic. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| proposition |
a suggested plan of action. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |