| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| adaptation |
the act or process of changing or adjusting something to fit in a new role or context. |
| alloy |
a substance made by mixing two or more metals or a metal and another substance. |
| cancel |
to do away with; decide against; call off. |
| chronology |
the order of events in time. |
| export |
the act of sending goods to another country to sell. |
| functional |
serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| practical |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| regional |
of or relating to a particular geographical area. |
| respondent |
a person who gives a reply or answer, especially to a survey or poll. |
| shun |
to keep away from or avoid on purpose. |
| treacherous |
betraying or likely to betray trust; false. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |