| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. |
| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| collide |
to strike or bump into one another with force. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| contempt |
the feeling or expression of angry disgust at something wicked, mean, or not worthy. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| exasperate |
to bother or annoy to the point of causing anger. |
| glaze |
a shiny coating on pottery. |
| hue |
a particular color, such as sky blue; shade. |
| juror |
a person who is a member of a jury. |
| lax |
not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient. |
| metamorphosis |
a complete change of form, parts, or character. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |