| aggregation |
the act of collecting or being collected into a whole or mass. |
| aquatic |
of or taking place on the water. |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| correspond |
to write letters. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| elsewhere |
in or to another place. |
| flank |
the area between the hip and the ribs on either side of the body. |
| genesis |
the beginning or origin of something. |
| implication |
something hinted at or suggested, but not said directly. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| negotiate |
to bargain or come to an agreement with another person. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. |
| trek |
a slow or difficult trip. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |