| appreciation |
a feeling of thanks. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| breadth |
the distance measured from one side to the other side of something; width. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| dominant |
most powerful; ruling or controlling. |
| external |
of the outside or outer part. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| interfere |
to block or get in the way (usually followed by "with"). |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. |
| relentless |
without mercy or compassion; unyielding or stern. |
| rupture |
the act of breaking open or breaking off. |
| segregation |
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |