| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| behavioral |
of or concerning the actions and reactions of a group, person, animal, or thing. |
| descriptive |
using or full of description. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| enumeration |
the act or process of naming or listing one by one. |
| finance |
to provide money for. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| massive |
having a very large amount of matter; big and heavy; solid. |
| mite1 |
a tiny animal that is related to the spider. Most mites are parasites and live on other animals or plants. |
| narrative |
a story, description, or account of events. |
| ordinance |
a regulation, law, decree, or rule, especially one issued by a city or town. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| secede |
to withdraw from a group or a political union. |
| substantial |
considerable; ample. |