| apparel |
clothing. |
| autonomy |
freedom and independence; self-governance. |
| bilingual |
able to speak two languages well. |
| burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |
| heritage |
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one's family or ethnic background; tradition. |
| hospitable |
open and receptive. |
| import |
something that is brought in from another country and usually sold as merchandise. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| rendezvous |
a meeting that has been arranged ahead of time. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| spangle |
a small, thin piece of shiny metal used for decoration on clothing. |
| stimulation |
the act or process of inciting or increasing activity or action in something. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |