| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| adolescence |
the period in a person's life between childhood and adulthood. |
| ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. |
| amplify |
to make larger or greater. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| clinical |
of or related to direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theory or laboratory research. |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| extinct |
no longer existing. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| procession |
the act of moving forward in a formal, orderly way. |
| rueful |
feeling, showing, or causing regret or sorrow. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |