| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| abundance |
a very large amount; plentiful supply. |
| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| asylum |
a place that offers safety. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| ecological |
of or pertaining to the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| indefinite |
not certain, not clear, or not having fixed limits. |
| mite1 |
a tiny animal that is related to the spider. Most mites are parasites and live on other animals or plants. |
| obsess |
to preoccupy the mind or emotions of (someone) excessively or abnormally. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| pry1 |
to be too curious about another person's private life. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| subsist |
to stay alive or obtain the necessities of life (usually followed by "on"). |
| variation |
the act or process of changing, or the condition of being changeable or having many different forms or versions. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |