| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| harass |
to trouble or bother again and again. |
| hardheaded |
not easily moved, manipulated, or duped; shrewd; pragmatic. |
| monopoly |
complete control over a service or product within a given area. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| suffrage |
the right to vote or the exercise of this right. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |
| tempo |
the speed at which a musical piece is to be played. |
| unearth |
to find or reveal by searching. |
| unemployment |
the number or percentage of workers that do not have jobs. |