| assist |
to give aid or support to. |
| democracy |
a form of government in which power rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives. |
| detest |
to have a strong dislike for; hate. |
| development |
the act of starting something, working on it, and making it complete. |
| dissolve |
to mix completely with liquid. |
| distant |
far away in time or space. |
| dome |
a rounded roof or ceiling on a room or building. |
| emphasis |
special importance. |
| ledge |
a narrow part like a shelf that comes out of a wall. |
| obtain |
to get; gain. |
| orderly |
arranged in a neat way; in order. |
| ransom |
the payment demanded in return for setting a kidnapped person free, or the act of setting someone free by paying the price demanded. |
| self-esteem |
confidence or pride in oneself; self-respect. |
| variety |
change or difference; diversity. |
| victor |
the winner of a contest, battle, argument, or struggle. |