| adjourn |
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time. |
| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| consecutive |
following one after another without a break. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| insure |
to guarantee against loss or harm with an insurance policy. |
| jubilant |
having or showing great joy; having a happy feeling of success. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| pretense |
an act or instance of pretending; sham or fiction. |
| questionnaire |
a form that asks for one's opinions about something or for small pieces of information about oneself or one's household. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |