| administrative |
of or pertaining to matters of management or to people involved in the daily running of institutions or businesses. |
| agitate |
to cause to move in a quick, tumbling motion or with force; shake. |
| convertible |
able to be changed. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| luster |
the shine of a surface that softly reflects light; glow. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| revolt |
to rise up and fight against the government or other authority; rebel. |
| safeguard |
a person, thing, or action that gives protection; a way of making sure that something is safe. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |
| tarry1 |
to delay or postpone starting or acting; linger. |
| trainee |
one who is being taught to do a particular job in a company or trade; apprentice. |
| unpredictable |
not able to be known beforehand. |