| abroad |
in or to a country that is not one's own. |
| adaptation |
the act or process of changing or adjusting something to fit in a new role or context. |
| bond |
to bind together. |
| custody |
the legal right to take care of and control someone or something. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| innovator |
one who proposes or implements new methods, ideas, products, and the like. |
| lament |
to mourn for or regret. |
| offensive |
not pleasant; disagreeable. |
| persuasion |
the act of convincing someone to believe something or do something. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |
| sane |
sound; reasonable. |
| summon |
to call to appear for a particular purpose. |
| transcontinental |
going or reaching across a continent. |
| vigilante |
one who seeks to avenge a crime or injury or to punish a suspected criminal without legal authority or due process. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |