| abuse |
cruel or harmful treatment. |
| bypass |
a road that is built to go around a busy area or to avoid something in the way. |
| citation |
the act of citing or quoting, or the passage or source so cited. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| excise1 |
a tax levied on the manufacture or sale of certain goods within a nation or state. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| legislation |
a law made by a body of government. |
| likewise |
as well; also. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| onward |
toward a point or position ahead in space or time. |
| passive |
receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one. |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| selective |
very careful in choosing. |
| whim |
a sudden desire, thought, or change of mind. |