| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| assertive |
forward or aggressive in speech or action. |
| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| consent |
to give permission or approval; agree (often followed by "to"). |
| democrat |
a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| exploit1 |
a deed of daring or courage. |
| institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. |
| maim |
to hurt badly by destroying a part of the body or making it useless. |
| minimize |
to make as small as possible. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |
| supposedly |
according to what is believed or said to be true but has not been proven. |