| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| approximation |
an estimate; guess. |
| artistic |
showing skill and imagination in creating. |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| creed |
a set of beliefs held by a person or group. |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. |
| ingenious |
clever or creative in setting up or working through problems. |
| prestigious |
highly esteemed. |
| procrastinate |
to put off doing something; delay. |
| proposition |
a suggested plan of action. |
| smug |
confident of or satisfied with oneself to the point of annoying other people; complacent. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| verge |
the border or edge of something. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |