| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| bypass |
a road that is built to go around a busy area or to avoid something in the way. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| deprecate |
to disparage or treat as having small value; depreciate. |
| devastate |
to destroy or ruin. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| intimidate |
to cause to become timid or afraid, especially by means of threats. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| predatory |
living on the flesh of other animals. |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. |
| streamline |
to alter so as to make simpler or more efficient, compact, or up-to-date. |
| woe |
great suffering or sorrow. |