| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| ambassador |
a person who is sent by the government of one country to be its official representative in another country. |
| automate |
to convert to a mechanical or electronic system of operation. |
| comply |
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed by "with"). |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| dissatisfy |
to fail to meet the expectations of; disappoint. |
| elegance |
the quality of refinement, taste, and grace, especially when combined with richness of decoration or design. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| enlist |
to sign up to serve in the military or in some cause. |
| explanatory |
serving to clarify or account for. |
| ministry |
the duties and functions of a religious minister. |
| questionnaire |
a form that asks for one's opinions about something or for small pieces of information about oneself or one's household. |
| radiant |
sending out heat or rays of light; shining brightly. |
| strut |
to walk in a proud or vain manner. |
| waive |
to forgo or give up (a right, claim, or privilege). |