| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). |
| await |
to look forward to, or to stay in one place or condition in order to be ready for (someone or something). |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| breadth |
the distance measured from one side to the other side of something; width. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. |
| sane |
sound; reasonable. |
| stimulation |
the act or process of inciting or increasing activity or action in something. |
| swoon |
to lose consciousness; faint. |
| tact |
the ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with others in a difficult situation. |
| tolerant |
willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs. |