| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| aggregation |
the act of collecting or being collected into a whole or mass. |
| alias |
a false name used to hide one's real name. |
| amend |
to change or add to a law, contract, or other document. |
| delegation |
a group of people chosen to speak or act for others. |
| elite |
(usually used with a plural verb) the best, taken collectively. |
| emigrate |
to leave one country or region in order to settle in another. |
| handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. |
| optimistic |
likely to be hopeful that things will work out well. |
| pastor |
a minister or priest in charge of a church or congregation. |
| reportedly |
according to what has been said or according to rumor. |
| secondary |
not first in importance or value; less important. |
| significance |
great value; importance. |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |