| align |
to place or arrange in a straight line. |
| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| bypass |
a road that is built to go around a busy area or to avoid something in the way. |
| cant1 |
insincere statements made to give one the appearance of goodness, piety, or the like. |
| concise |
saying much in a few words; short and to the point. |
| diagnosis |
the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms. |
| discipline |
training of the body or mind to bring about good performance and good behavior. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| lodge |
to be or become caught or stuck in a certain position. |
| 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. |
| precursor |
an earlier or previous person, group, event, or form of something; predecessor. |
| restrain |
to hold back or control. |
| unappreciated |
not acknowledged as having worth or value. |