| advocacy |
the giving of support to an idea, person, or cause. |
| averse |
strongly opposed or disinclined; unwilling (usually followed by "to"). |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| glutton |
someone who eats an excessive amount, or one who both eats and drinks excessively. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| jaunt |
a short trip made for fun and pleasure. |
| lax |
not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient. |
| naval |
having to do with a navy or its ships. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| philosophical |
of or pertaining to the nature and principles of knowledge, truth, existence, and moral and aesthetic values. |
| transitional |
of or pertaining to a change from one position, stage, or situation to another. |