| assemble |
to gather into a group. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| convergence |
the point, line, or the like at which lines, planes, or objects meet. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| disclosure |
the act or process of making known, uncovering, or exposing. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| exclusive |
keeping out all others. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| hurtle |
to move with great speed and often with great noise. |
| malaria |
a serious disease carried by mosquitoes that causes chills, fever, and sweating. |
| proprietary |
or or pertaining to ownership. |
| recalibrate |
to reset or adjust the scale of (a quantitative measuring instrument or system), usually to maintain a correspondence with a standard. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |