| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| adhesive |
able or likely to stick to something; clinging. |
| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| debris |
scattered pieces left after something has been destroyed. |
| devout |
devoted to religion. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| knead |
to mix by pressing, folding, and pulling. |
| milestone |
an important event or turning point in history or in a person's life. |
| mindful |
careful; attentive (usually followed by "of"). |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| offensive |
not pleasant; disagreeable. |
| perspective |
the way things are seen from a particular point of view. |
| respondent |
a person who gives a reply or answer, especially to a survey or poll. |
| righteous |
morally upright. |
| visualize |
to form a picture of in the mind. |