| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| candid |
without deception or concealment; honest; forthright. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| courteous |
being polite or showing good manners. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| frustration |
an angry or impatient feeling caused by failing or being hindered in one's attempts to do something. |
| intervention |
the act of interfering so as to prevent something from happening |
| perishable |
likely to spoil or rot in a short time. |
| physiological |
of or relating to the vital processes or functions of a living organism or its parts. |
| reasonable |
using good sense and clear thinking. |
| selfless |
having or showing an unselfish lack of concern for oneself and one's interests. |
| streamline |
to alter so as to make simpler or more efficient, compact, or up-to-date. |