| adherence |
the act or condition of holding to or following closely. |
| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| collaborative |
characterized by or resulting from the activity of people or organizations working together for a common purpose. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| exterior |
on or having to do with the outside; outer. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| inexpensive |
low or moderate in cost. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, such as hospitals, churches, prisons, charities, and schools. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| summon |
to call to appear for a particular purpose. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |
| torment |
a state of great suffering of the body or mind. |