| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| consume |
to eat; devour. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| inevitable |
certain to happen; not able to be avoided. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| malfunction |
the act or an instance of failing to operate or work properly. |
| marital |
of or concerning marriage. |
| opposition |
the act or state of being against, or the state of having someone against another. |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |