| administration |
the people in charge of taking care of or managing something as a group. |
| amid |
among or surrounded by. |
| brochure |
a small booklet or pamphlet, especially one that contains pictures and is used for advertising purposes. |
| 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. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| drab |
not bright; dull. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| intellect |
the ability to reason and understand. |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| municipal |
of or having to do with a local government or unit of government. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| off-key |
not on the right musical note or pitch; flat or sharp. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |