| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| deft |
skillful, quick, and clever in action. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| marital |
of or concerning marriage. |
| mutilate |
to destroy by cutting or tearing off a necessary part. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| restrictive |
characterized by limitations on application. |
| savanna |
a flat plain covered with grass that also has scattered trees. Savannas are found in Africa and other tropical regions. |
| shareholder |
a person who owns stock in a business organization. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| unoriginal |
not new or inventive; derived or copied from something else. |