| approximately |
about; almost exactly. |
| beneficial |
having a good or favorable effect; helpful. |
| clause |
a group of words that has a subject and a verb. Clauses can be part or all of a sentence. |
| covenant |
a usually formal agreement between two or more parties to engage in or refrain from something. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| relentless |
without mercy or compassion; unyielding or stern. |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| spry |
moving in a brisk and lively way; nimble. |
| strategy |
a plan, method, or series of actions meant to perform a particular goal or effect. |
| suffrage |
the right to vote or the exercise of this right. |
| swindle |
to cheat out of money or property. |