| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. |
| contribution |
something that is contributed. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| emit |
to send out or give off. |
| evacuate |
to leave or to empty of people for safety reasons. |
| ghetto |
a part of a town or city in which people of a particular race or religion are forced by law to live. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| partial |
not complete. |
| passive |
receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one. |
| penalty |
a punishment given for breaking a law, rule, or agreement. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |
| untreated |
receiving no medical care or remedy. |