| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| consistent |
having a regular style or pattern; not changing. |
| enforce |
to put in force; make people obey. |
| frank1 |
honest, direct, and open. |
| fray |
to wear or rub thin. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| icon |
a person or thing that people recognize as a symbol of something and is an object of great respect and admiration. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| knead |
to mix by pressing, folding, and pulling. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| proposition |
a suggested plan of action. |
| torment |
a state of great suffering of the body or mind. |