| adjourn |
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| cavity |
a hollow place or hole. |
| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. |
| contrite |
feeling deep guilt for one's wrongdoing or shortcoming and desiring to make amends for it; remorseful; repentant. |
| editor |
a person who reads and corrects materials for publication. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| interfere |
to block or get in the way (usually followed by "with"). |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| outrageous |
extremely wrong or harmful. |
| projection |
a guess of a future situation based on looking at the present situation. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| regime |
a system of rule or government. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |