| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| blemish |
to damage or spoil the perfection of. |
| chaos |
a state, condition, or place of complete confusion or disorder. |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| flourish |
to grow in a strong, healthy way. |
| frank1 |
honest, direct, and open. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| prone |
having the habit of; being likely to. |
| quagmire |
an unpleasant situation that is difficult to escape. |
| remorse |
a feeling of guilt and real sorrow over having done something wrong. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |