| astray |
off the right or known path or course. |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. |
| commitment |
a pledge or obligation to fulfill an act or function. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| forgo |
to do without, refrain from, or give up. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| intern |
a doctor who recently graduated from medical school and is working with more experienced doctors to finish training. |
| motivation |
the condition of being driven or moved to do something by an idea, feeling, or desire. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| ratio |
a relation or comparison between numbers or things based on amount or degree. |
| regain |
to get back; recover. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| standardize |
to cause to conform to a model or rules. |
| wrongheaded |
contrary to sound judgment. |