| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| consequence |
that which follows; result. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| enforce |
to put in force; make people obey. |
| ghetto |
a part of a town or city in which people of a particular race or religion are forced by law to live. |
| incite |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting. |
| incline |
to slope or slant. |
| individualize |
to make distinct, unique, or suited to a particular person or thing. |
| mull1 |
to think something over; ponder. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| trio |
a group of three people who sing or play musical instruments together. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |
| withstand |
to resist or stand up to; bear. |