carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
congest |
to fill to excess; overcrowd; clog. |
despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
dimension |
size as measured in length, width, or depth. |
evolve |
to develop gradually; come into being. |
extensive |
reaching or extending very far. |
inappropriate |
not right or proper for the time or place; not appropriate. |
malaria |
a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that causes chills, fever, and sweating. |
nomad |
a member of a group or tribe that has no fixed home and moves from place to place. |
participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
perfection |
the state or condition of being without a fault or mistake. |
traction |
the grip or holding power of a body moving on a surface. |
turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |
unexpected |
unforeseen; surprising. |