| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| corruption |
activity that is not honest, especially secret, illegal activity. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| demographic |
of or relating to the study of human populations, involving statistical analysis of size, distribution, density, migration, fertility, and the like. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| fortify |
to give more strength, resistance, or energy to; reinforce. |
| hobo |
a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge. |
| innovation |
a new idea, product, or way to do something. |
| inquiry |
a question or request for information. |
| nauseate |
to cause disgust or repugnance in. |
| overemphasize |
to stress too much; give too much importance to. |
| summary |
a short and usually comprehensive statement of what has been previously stated. |
| temperate |
having neither extremely hot nor extremely cold temperatures and mild weather. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |