| abstract |
existing without physical shape or substance. |
| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| consensus |
general agreement in opinions, values, preferences, or the like. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| elapse |
to go or slip by; pass or come to an end. |
| emblem |
an object that stands for something; symbol. |
| exert |
to use or put into action; apply. |
| favorable |
showing the promise of something good. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| inspiration |
a person or thing that motivates, uplifts, or gives one the confidence to do something; someone or something that inspires. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| neutralize |
to cause to have no effect or become useless. |
| niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| prearrange |
to arrange beforehand or in advance. |