| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| complexion |
the natural color and condition of the skin, especially of the face. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| outbreak |
a sudden breaking out or increase in activity of disease. |
| proliferation |
the act of spreading or multiplying rapidly. |
| promote |
to support the growth of or help move forward. |
| replicate |
to repeat or duplicate. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| solidify |
to make firm or hard. |