| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. |
| bias |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| devout |
devoted to religion. |
| levee |
an embankment built to keep river water from flooding the land. |
| malicious |
having or reflecting a wish to harm. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| preach |
to give a talk on religion that is used to teach; give a sermon. |
| presently |
in a little while; very soon. |
| prohibit |
to not allow by law. |
| proliferation |
the act of spreading or multiplying rapidly. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| reconstruction |
the act or result of rebuilding or remaking. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |