| ambiguous |
having more than one possible meaning. |
| congregate |
to bring or come together to form a group; gather. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| counterfeit |
made to look like something real in order to cheat people. |
| disadvantage |
a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed. |
| encrusted |
covered with a hard or crisp layer of something. |
| expedite |
to send off, facilitate the progress of, or accomplish with speed and efficiency. |
| hospitable |
open and receptive. |
| ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
| notify |
to tell about; give notice of. |
| obstinate |
not willing to change one's ideas; stubborn. |
| promote |
to support the growth of or help move forward. |
| pulverize |
to make into powder, as by crushing, grinding, or pounding. |
| remnant |
a quantity, piece, or part that is left over or remains. |
| threshold |
the point when something starts to happen. |