| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| advocacy |
the giving of support to an idea, person, or cause. |
| astride |
over or upon and with a leg on each side of. |
| consultant |
someone whose job it is to give advice to others on a particular subject; expert. |
| consultation |
a meeting for the purpose of exchanging ideas and opinions or for giving or receiving advice. |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| maturity |
the state of being fully grown or developed. |
| moderate |
not too much or too little; within limits. |
| mutual |
felt, said, or done by each for the other; shared by two or more people; given and received. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| overhaul |
to go over carefully, taking apart as necessary and making all needed repairs. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| procession |
the act of moving forward in a formal, orderly way. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |