| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| bankrupt |
not able to pay money owed and free by law from having to pay. |
| boredom |
the state of being bored or of not feeling interested. |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| disadvantage |
a condition or situation that makes it more difficult to succeed. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| grate1 |
a frame of crossed or parallel metal bars used as a covering or guard over an opening. |
| horde |
a large number, group, or crowd. |
| jaunt |
a short trip made for fun and pleasure. |
| prevail |
to emerge as dominant (often followed by "over"). |
| rebound |
to bounce or leap back or away after hitting something. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |