| claustrophobia |
an abnormal fear of being in closed or confined places. |
| clinical |
of or related to direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theory or laboratory research. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| exhale |
to breathe out; give out breath or vapor. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| innocence |
freedom from guilt, blame, or fault. |
| investor |
a person or company that puts money into use for the purpose of making more money. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| parch |
to make very dry by heating. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| specific |
pertaining to a particular thing or person and to nothing else of the same kind; particular. |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |