| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| climate |
the usual weather conditions in a place. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| dire |
causing, likely to cause, or involving terror or suffering. |
| esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. |
| inhibition |
the condition of being held back or prevented from acting, as by one's own fear or embarrassment. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| jealousy |
a feeling of envy towards another person and what he or she has or can do. |
| lavish |
to give or spend a large amount or without limit. |
| mistaken |
being an error. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| purport |
to assert or allege, especially falsely. |
| reinforce |
to add strength to or increase the effect of. |
| spawn |
to give rise to or result in; engender. |