| appeal |
a serious and sincere request for help. |
| carnivorous |
eating the flesh of animals. |
| choice |
the act or an instance of selecting or picking. |
| comrade |
a close friend who shares one's main interests. |
| contract |
an agreement that is supported by the law. |
| deepen |
to make or become deep or deeper. |
| desert2 |
to leave behind even though it is one's duty to stay; abandon. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| initial |
(usually plural) the first letters in a person's name. |
| pollution |
poisons, wastes, or other materials that pollute. |
| rude |
showing poor manners; not polite. |
| territory |
the land and waters that belong to a country. |
| thorough |
leaving nothing out; complete. |
| till1 |
until. |
| wed |
to take as husband or wife in a legal ceremony; marry. |