| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. |
| abolish |
to get rid of or do away with; end. |
| abuse |
cruel or harmful treatment. |
| animate |
to bring to life. |
| beneficial |
having a good or favorable effect; helpful. |
| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| expel |
to force out or drive out. |
| offset |
to make up for or balance. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| supposedly |
according to what is believed or said to be true but has not been proven. |
| toxicity |
the condition, property, or fact of being poisonous or containing poisonous substances. |
| transformative |
effecting a significant change in the nature, character, or behavior of a person or group. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |