| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| approximately |
about; almost exactly. |
| boisterous |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy. |
| clan |
a group of people from the same family. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| liquefy |
to reduce to or become a fluid. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| refine |
to make pure or fine. |
| region |
a large space or area. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |