| aggravate |
to make worse. |
| ambassador |
a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| entice |
to lure or tempt, as by calling attention to the possible benefits of an action. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| exquisite |
very beautiful; made in a lovely or delicate way. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| interpersonal |
of or pertaining to a relationship or interaction between people. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| ratio |
a relation or comparison between numbers or things based on amount or degree. |
| replica |
a duplication or copy, especially one smaller than the original. |
| stagnant |
standing still; motionless. |
| summarize |
to be a concise statement of. |