| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| appreciation |
a feeling of thanks. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| conversion |
the changing of a person's religious beliefs. |
| currency |
the money that is used in a country. |
| familiarity |
knowledge or understanding of a particular thing. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| particularly |
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group. |
| passionate |
having or showing strong emotions. |
| pend |
to await judgment or decision. |
| probability |
the condition or fact that something might happen. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| taper |
to narrow. |