| adverse |
not helpful to one's wishes or interests. |
| circulate |
to move or flow along a closed path or system. |
| cleanse |
to make clean; remove dirt from. |
| converge |
to move toward or meet at a common point. |
| cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
| dispose |
to place or arrange. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| intent1 |
plan; aim; intention. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| pith |
weightiness, significance, or importance. |
| procurement |
the act or process of obtaining something with deliberate effort or care. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| tart1 |
sour or acid in taste; sharp; biting. |
| untreated |
receiving no medical care or remedy. |