| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| bachelor |
a man who has not married. |
| brawl |
a noisy fight or argument. |
| comparable |
nearly the same or equal in degree or quality. |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
| innovation |
a new idea, product, or way to do something. |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. |
| notion |
an idea, opinion, or view. |
| presently |
in a little while; very soon. |
| radical |
having to do with the root or source; basic; fundamental. |
| vicinity |
an area near or around a place; somewhere nearby. |