| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| abusive |
characterized by offensive or unfair language. |
| charitable |
generous in donations or benevolent actions for needy persons. |
| component |
a part of something. |
| consume |
to eat; devour. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| dispense |
to give out in portions; distribute. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| juror |
a person who is a member of a jury. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| redirect |
to guide to a different destination or by a different route. |