| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| anemia |
a medical condition caused by having too few red blood cells or red blood cells that are not working properly. People with anemia may be pale, feel weak, and have difficulty breathing. |
| characteristic |
something that makes a person or thing different from others. |
| democrat |
a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| employ |
to make use of; use. |
| 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. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| overall |
including nearly all; general. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| poise |
a state or position of balance. |
| reference |
the act or fact of mentioning. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |