| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| delinquent |
neglectful of a duty or guilty of an offense or violation of the law. |
| denounce |
to speak out against. |
| dispense |
to give out in portions; distribute. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| infinite |
having no limits or end; without measure. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| pavilion |
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation. |
| peril |
the condition of being in danger or at risk. |
| spectator |
one that watches or observes. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |
| vex |
to annoy or irritate. |
| viewpoint |
an opinion. |