| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| assembly |
a group of people gathered together, usually for a specific purpose. |
| bankruptcy |
the legal inability to pay debts. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| excavate |
to make a hole or hollow place in by digging. |
| ideological |
of or concerning basic beliefs, concepts, and social and political aims of an individual, group, or institution. |
| inaccurate |
not correct, true, or exact. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| procurement |
the act or process of obtaining something with deliberate effort or care. |
| promote |
to support the growth of or help move forward. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |