| adjourn |
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time. |
| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| commerce |
the buying and selling of goods or services; trade; business. |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| evasive |
serving to allow one to avoid, escape, or fail to perform something. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| scope |
the range or extent of one's view or thoughts. |
| snub |
to ignore as a way to show dislike, dissatisfaction, or contempt. |
| statistical |
of, concerning, or based on information in the form of numbers that can be used to understand a complex issue or test the validity of a hypothesis. |
| vacancy |
unfilled space, place, or position. |
| vivid |
bright and strong. |