| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| adjourn |
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| long-term |
covering an extended period of time. |
| pension |
money paid at regular times by a former employer to a person who has retired, or by the government to a person who is not able to work. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| prominent |
easy to see or notice because of some difference. |
| restrictive |
characterized by limitations on application. |
| revenue |
money gained from selling property or investing money. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |
| silhouette |
any dark figure seen against a light background, so that details are hard to see. |
| underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |
| valve |
a device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe or tube. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |