| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| advocacy |
the giving of support to an idea, person, or cause. |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| amplify |
to make larger or greater. |
| balk |
to stop suddenly and refuse to go on. |
| comply |
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed by "with"). |
| dismantle |
to tear down; take apart. |
| experimental |
having to do with testing or experiments. |
| fray |
to wear or rub thin. |
| maintenance |
the act of taking care of or keeping in good condition. |
| malaria |
a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that causes chills, fever, and sweating. |
| monotonous |
not interesting because of having to do the same thing over and over. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| strew |
to scatter or sprinkle. |
| tenant |
a person or group that occupies or uses another's house, office, building, or land, especially in exchange for rent. |