| abound |
to be found in large numbers or amounts. |
| academic |
having to do with a school. |
| amid |
among or surrounded by. |
| bribe |
something promised or given to a person as a way of getting that person to do a certain thing. |
| confer |
to give or award. |
| customize |
to make or change according to the specifications of the customer. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| inmate |
someone who is restricted to a jail, hospital, or the like. |
| obsess |
to preoccupy the mind or emotions of (someone) excessively or abnormally. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| recruit |
a soldier who has just joined or been drafted into the armed forces. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |