| caliber |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| deft |
skillful, quick, and clever in action. |
| degradation |
the act or process of bringing down or lowering in character or moral purpose. |
| destiny |
that which has happened or must happen to someone because of fate or luck. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| fracture |
a break or crack. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| lament |
to mourn for or regret. |
| nauseate |
to cause disgust or repugnance in. |
| radiant |
sending out heat or rays of light; shining brightly. |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. |
| revelation |
the act of revealing. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| stabilization |
the process of making or becoming steady or even, and keeping at a certain level or degree. |