| abolish |
to get rid of or do away with; end. |
| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| alias |
a false name used to hide one's real name. |
| capacity |
the amount that can be held in a particular space. |
| chronic |
tending to a certain behavior or illness over a long time or without stopping. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| incite |
to bring about, especially by angering or upsetting. |
| optimistic |
likely to be hopeful that things will work out well. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| rapture |
great happiness, joy, or ecstasy; bliss. |
| rebuke |
to give a sharp reprimand to; criticize. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |
| tranquil |
without noise or excitement; calm; steady; peaceful. |