| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| acknowledgment |
the act of acknowledging. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| provision |
the act of giving something needed; providing. |
| radical |
having to do with the root or source; basic; fundamental. |
| recognition |
the act of realizing that one knows someone or something. |
| restrict |
to keep within limits. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |