| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| associate |
to connect with something else in one's mind. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| descriptive |
using or full of description. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. |
| insure |
to guarantee against loss or harm with an insurance policy. |
| legislation |
a law made by a body of government. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| prompt |
to cause to act. |
| ransack |
to search through thoroughly, especially for items to steal; plunder. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |
| transcend |
to go beyond or rise above (a common limitation). |
| unemployment |
the number or percentage of workers that do not have jobs. |
| voluntary |
acting from or done by choice. |