| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. |
| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| climate |
the usual weather conditions in a place. |
| complex |
difficult to understand. |
| demographic |
of or relating to the study of human populations, involving statistical analysis of size, distribution, density, migration, fertility, and the like. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| ghetto |
a part of a town or city in which people of a particular race or religion are forced by law to live. |
| inattention |
lack of attentiveness; neglect. |
| lapse |
a slight failure to meet some accepted standard. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |
| suspend |
to hang from a higher position. |