| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| avoidance |
the act of keeping away from or keeping from happening. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| enliven |
to cause to be lively or cheerful. |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. |
| illuminate |
to light up; make bright with light. |
| phobia |
a very strong fear or dislike of something that is far beyond ordinary fear or dislike. |
| profitable |
of a business, bringing in more money than is spent; financially successful. |
| province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. |
| seam |
a line formed by sewing two pieces of fabric together. |
| secondary |
not first in importance or value; less important. |
| taut |
tightly drawn, pulled, or stretched; not loose. |
| thermal |
using, resulting from, or producing heat. |
| withstand |
to resist or stand up to; bear. |