| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| abstract |
existing without physical shape or substance. |
| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| consideration |
careful attention or thought. |
| cryptic |
difficult to understand; ambiguous or mysterious in meaning. |
| herald |
a person who conveys or announces official news; messenger. |
| imprison |
to put or keep in a prison. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| picturesque |
as pleasing or interesting to look at as a picture or painting. |
| precede |
to come before in time. |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| reckless |
paying no attention to danger; not at all careful. |