| adolescent |
a person who is changing from a child to an adult; teenager. |
| akin |
similar in kind or spirit; alike. |
| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| console1 |
to give comfort in time of loss or suffering; make less sad. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| pact |
an agreement or a sworn promise. |
| pious |
showing love for a god or gods in thought and action; religious. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| reduction |
the amount by which a thing has been lessened or reduced. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| torrent |
a heavy flow of water with a strong current, such as a rushing stream, a flood, or a heavy rainfall. |
| trek |
a slow or difficult trip. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |