| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| charisma |
an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. |
| corporate |
of or relating to a corporation. |
| cultivate |
to make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer. |
| customary |
usual, habitual, or traditional. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| dither |
to hesitate nervously or vacillate; be irresolute. |
| educational |
giving knowledge or skill. |
| guidance |
the act of guiding. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| render |
to cause to become; make. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |