| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| acquisition |
the act or process of obtaining or making one's own. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| eligible |
qualified for something; in a position to be chosen. |
| hamper1 |
to get in the way of. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| import |
something that is brought in from another country and usually sold as merchandise. |
| infinite |
having no limits or end; without measure. |
| mobile |
able to move or be moved easily from one place or position to another. |
| municipal |
of or having to do with a local government or unit of government. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. |
| renaissance |
(capitalized) the revival of art, literature, and learning that began in Europe in the 1300s and lasted into the 1600s. During the Renaissance, scholars, writers, and artists took a great interest in the writings and ideas of classical culture. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |
| verbal |
having to do with words. |