| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| barricade |
a structure that is put up quickly for protection or to block the way. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| drastic |
extreme or severe. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| ethic |
(plural) an individual's or group's moral principles. |
| evolution |
the process of changing and adapting to an environment over time. |
| intervention |
the act of interfering so as to prevent something from happening |
| investment |
that which is invested. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| taboo |
forbidden. |
| vacate |
to make vacant or unoccupied by leaving. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |