| abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
| bureau |
a chest of drawers. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| concede |
to admit the truth or justice of. |
| deft |
skillful, quick, and clever in action. |
| exposure |
the act or process of exposing. |
| maintenance |
the act of taking care of or keeping in good condition. |
| matchless1 |
being unsurpassed; without peer. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| parch |
to make very dry by heating. |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| strive |
to try or work hard. |
| tamper |
to meddle in something when one is not asked, and so change or damage it (usually followed by "with"). |