| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. |
| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| attire |
to dress up in fancy clothes. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| considerable |
large in size or amount. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| moderate |
not too much or too little; within limits. |
| morality |
general beliefs concerning what is right or wrong. |
| motive |
an idea, need, desire, or impulse that causes a person to act in a particular way or do a particular thing; reason. |
| obligation |
something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |
| resort |
a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |