abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. |
attribute |
to view as the result of. |
commendation |
something, especially an award, that confers honor or distinction. |
concept |
a general idea or thought. |
contribution |
something that is contributed. |
dialect |
a form of a language that is spoken in a specific region or by a specific group of people. |
gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
parental |
of or relating to the role of a mother or father. |
petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
revival |
the act or process of renewing or reviving. |
satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
thrifty |
prudent in the management and spending of money; economical. |
visionary |
a person with a unique capability to predict what will become important in the future. |