| authority |
the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. |
| bloat |
to make swollen or too full of air, water, or food. |
| combine |
to bring or join together into a whole. |
| deafen |
to cause the loss of hearing or make unable to hear. |
| foliage |
leaves on a tree or other plant. |
| hesitate |
to stop or pause because of not feeling sure. |
| motivate |
to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration. |
| negotiation |
(often plural) discussions meant to help people agree on something. |
| operation |
the act or process of working or running. |
| prejudice |
an opinion that is formed without knowing or considering all the facts. |
| prevent |
to keep or stop from happening. |
| responsibility |
something for which a person is responsible; duty. |
| scholar |
a person who has much knowledge, usually acquired from research and study. |
| sue |
to start a lawsuit against in a court of law; prosecute. |
| trickle |
to fall or flow in drops or in a thin, weak stream. |