| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| comply |
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed by "with"). |
| crevice |
a narrow opening, as in vertical rock or a wall; crack; fissure. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| humiliate |
to cause to lose pride or feel ashamed; embarrass. |
| juror |
a person who is a member of a jury. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| noticeable |
easily noticed. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| resumption |
the act or fact of starting again or continuing following a pause or interruption. |
| substantial |
considerable; ample. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |