| administration |
the people in charge of taking care of or managing something as a group. |
| amplify |
to make larger or greater. |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| gorge |
a narrow space between rocky cliffs. |
| haunt |
to come very often and painfully to the mind or memory of (a person). |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| parch |
to make very dry by heating. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| severity |
strictness; harshness. |
| transient |
brief in duration; temporary. |
| vacancy |
unfilled space, place, or position. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |