| acquisition |
the act or process of obtaining or making one's own. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| erode |
to wear away or eat into. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| flourish |
to grow in a strong, healthy way. |
| glower |
to look or stare with sullenness, anger, or animosity; scowl. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| integrate |
to bring together and mix into a whole. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| outsider |
a person who does not belong to a particular group. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |