| align |
to place or arrange in a straight line. |
| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| practitioner |
a person working in a trade, occupation, or profession. |
| repent1 |
to be sorry or feel remorse for sins or transgressions; be penitent. |
| revise |
to change or make different. |
| rivalry |
the act, relation, or condition of one who competes with another or of those who compete with each for dominance. |
| sterile |
free of live germs or bacteria. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |
| whet |
to sharpen the cutting edge of (a knife or tool); hone. |