| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| commend |
to speak of with praise for some act or service. |
| equate |
to make or consider to be equal or equivalent. |
| hybrid |
the offspring of two plants or animals that are of different species or breeds. |
| interrogate |
to question at length and in a thorough way, often for an official purpose. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| scope |
the range or extent of one's view or thoughts. |
| separation |
the act of dividing or keeping apart or the condition of being kept apart. |
| skulk |
to hide or wait in hiding; lurk. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| woe |
great suffering or sorrow. |