| anthology |
a collection of written works, such as poems or stories. An anthology can be written by one or by several authors. |
| boisterous |
loud, unrestrained, and in high spirits; rowdy. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| clinical |
of or related to direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theory or laboratory research. |
| crucial |
very important; deciding the success or failure of something. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| export |
the act of sending goods to another country to sell. |
| ignorance |
lack of education or information. |
| immigrate |
to come to live permanently in a country where one was not born. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| miscellaneous |
made up of many different kinds. |
| missionary |
a person who is sent by a church or religious order to a foreign country to teach, convert, heal, or serve. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of government and its policies. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |