| acquisition |
the act or process of obtaining or making one's own. |
| avenge |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| displace |
to force out of a home territory or particular place. |
| institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, such as hospitals, churches, prisons, charities, and schools. |
| maniac |
a person who has a very strong desire or enthusiasm for something. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| misunderstand |
to fail to understand correctly; give the wrong meaning to. |
| outbreak |
a sudden breaking out or increase in activity of disease. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| reevaluate |
to carefully reconsider the value, worth, or efficacy of; reassess. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |