| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| boisterous |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy. |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| commute |
to ride or drive a long distance to and from work or school. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| germinate |
to start or cause to start growth; sprout. |
| impact |
the force of two objects hitting or crashing into each other. |
| melancholy |
a feeling of sadness or depression. |
| outbreak |
a sudden breaking out or increase in activity of disease. |
| presume |
to take for granted; assume. |
| reciprocal |
involving an exchange, as of feelings, actions, or things, between two parties; mutual. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |
| transcribe |
to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like). |
| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. |