| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| arrogant |
having or showing too much pride; behaving as though one is more important than others. |
| ascend |
to go upward; climb; rise. |
| beneficial |
having a good or favorable effect; helpful. |
| comprehend |
to understand or grasp the meaning of. |
| deliberately |
intentionally or with premeditation. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| document |
a written or printed paper that gives factual information or proof of something. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports are kinds of documents. |
| hinder |
to hold back or stop the progress of. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| pinpoint |
to find or explain exactly. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |
| unappreciated |
not acknowledged as having worth or value. |
| unpredictable |
not able to be known beforehand. |