| consolidation |
the act of combining into a whole or mass; unification. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| frigid |
very cold; freezing. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| percentage |
some part of a whole based on a total of one hundred parts. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |