| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| assay |
to try out or test. |
| clinical |
of or related to direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theory or laboratory research. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| homicide |
the act of killing another person; murder. |
| import |
something that is brought in from another country and usually sold as merchandise. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| insomnia |
difficulty in getting to sleep. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| renegade |
a member who rejects the common beliefs or attitudes of a group such as a religious sect, political party, or business organization. |
| stellar |
brilliant; outstanding. |
| unearth |
to find or reveal by searching. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |