| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| approximation |
an estimate; guess. |
| boisterous |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| convict |
to find guilty of a crime. |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| domestic |
of or related to the home or family. |
| dwell |
to think, write, or speak about over and over again for a long time (often followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| frustration |
an angry or impatient feeling caused by failing or being hindered in one's attempts to do something. |
| mourn |
to feel or act very sad because of a death or great loss; grieve. |
| obesity |
the condition of being exceedingly and unhealthily overweight. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| tendency |
the fact of being likely to act in some way. |