| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| attribute |
to view as the result of. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| comprehensive |
including everything or almost everything; wide in range. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| distortion |
the act of distorting or condition of being distorted. |
| economical |
using only a small amount; without waste; frugal. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| forsake |
to leave or desert. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| purify |
to make clean or pure. |
| undiscovered |
not yet found or known to exist. |
| utilize |
to put to a particular use; use. |
| vicinity |
an area near or around a place; somewhere nearby. |