| bleak |
bare, cold, or not protected from the weather. |
| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| continuation |
an extension. |
| cultivate |
to make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| forum |
a public meeting to discuss some problem of public or general interest. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing. |
| obligate |
to make someone do something because of a law or moral principle. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| publication |
the act of publishing printed material. |
| refined |
displaying qualities of good breeding or sensitivity of feeling or taste. |
| untreated |
receiving no medical care or remedy. |