| architecture |
the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect. |
| assertive |
forward or aggressive in speech or action. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| embrace |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug. |
| experimental |
having to do with testing or experiments. |
| haunt |
to come very often and painfully to the mind or memory of (a person). |
| hinder |
to hold back or stop the progress of. |
| inconvenient |
causing trouble or extra effort; not convenient. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| laden |
filled with a great weight. |
| organism |
an individual living thing, such as a plant, an animal, or a germ. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| secondary |
not first in importance or value; less important. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |