| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| embezzle |
to steal what was put in one's care. |
| exaggerate |
to present as larger, more important, or more valuable. |
| indefinite |
not certain, not clear, or not having fixed limits. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| nausea |
a sick feeling in the stomach with the need to vomit. |
| objective |
a goal or purpose that a person works to achieve; aim. |
| pastor |
a minister or priest in charge of a church or congregation. |
| persuasive |
having the ability to cause another to do or believe something. |
| renaissance |
(capitalized) the revival of art, literature, and learning that began in Europe in the 1300s and lasted into the 1600s. During the Renaissance, scholars, writers, and artists took a great interest in the writings and ideas of classical culture. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| strew |
to scatter or sprinkle. |
| utility |
the quality or condition of being useful; usefulness. |