| adjourn |
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time. |
| authorize |
to give official permission to; allow or approve. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| escalate |
to increase in intensity, scope, or size. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| regime |
a system of rule or government. |
| regional |
of or relating to a particular geographical area. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| synergy |
the combined action or power of two or more things. |
| trek |
a slow or difficult trip. |
| unanimous |
in complete agreement. |
| vague |
just barely visible or able to be perceived. |