| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| administer |
to manage, take care of, or be in charge of. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| distribution |
the act of giving out items or portions. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| predictable |
able to be foreseen or anticipated. |
| prerequisite |
something required beforehand. |
| prosecute |
to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law. |
| squeamish |
nauseated, or tending to be easily nauseated or disgusted; queasy. |
| stabilization |
the process of making or becoming steady or even, and keeping at a certain level or degree. |
| traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. |