| abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| compulsory |
required or necessary. |
| consequent |
following as a result. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| economical |
using only a small amount; without waste; frugal. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| mite1 |
a tiny animal that is related to the spider. Most mites are parasites and live on other animals or plants. |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| recommendation |
the act of presenting something as good or as worth doing. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |
| trainee |
one who is being taught to do a particular job in a company or trade; apprentice. |