| allot |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign. |
| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. |
| contemplate |
to look at carefully for a long time. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| preventive |
made to get in the way of or to block something. |
| proposal |
a suggested plan. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |
| shrewd |
clever and careful. |
| supposedly |
according to what is believed or said to be true but has not been proven. |
| undo |
to release from or remove wrapping or fastening from. |