| amiss |
in the wrong way. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. |
| detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. |
| disposition |
a person's usual mood or attitude. |
| exaggerate |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| integrated |
allowing or having members of equal standing from different ethnic, racial, and religious groups. |
| mainstream |
agreeing with or shaped by the main trends and most common opinions of a group or society. |
| pretense |
an act or instance of pretending; sham or fiction. |
| relevant |
related to what is being discussed or is presently important. |
| suspicion |
the act or an instance of not believing or doubting. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |