| abuse |
cruel or harmful treatment. |
| akin |
similar in kind or spirit; alike. |
| arcade |
a covered passageway that has shops or places to play video or other games along the sides. |
| cognitive |
of, pertaining to, or involving the use of the mind for acquiring knowledge and processing thought. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| flair |
a natural ability; talent. |
| foster |
to aid and encourage the growth or development of. |
| heckler |
one who disrupts a performance or public address with annoying remarks or questions. |
| martyr |
a person who suffers or is killed for defending some belief or cause. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. |
| profitable |
of a business, bringing in more money than is spent; financially successful. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |