| disrespect |
rudeness; contempt. |
| dormitory |
a building with many bedrooms, often lived in by students. Many colleges have dormitories. |
| frail |
weak or sickly. |
| gland |
a group of cells or an organ that produces fluids that are released into the body or pass out of the body. |
| gloss |
a shine on a surface. |
| independent |
not ruled by another; ruling oneself. |
| inflation |
an increase in the average price level. |
| lug |
to pull, lift, or carry with a great effort. |
| network |
a system that involves a number of persons or groups. |
| ordinary |
usual or normal. |
| religion |
a set of beliefs about how the universe was made and what its purpose is. Religion usually involves worship of a god or gods, and the belief in certain ideas about right and wrong behavior. |
| rhythm |
movement marked by the regular repetition of sounds. |
| rotary |
turning or able to turn on an axis. |
| rustle |
to make soft, hissing sounds like things rubbing together. |
| sufficient |
enough; as much as needed. |