| aggravate |
to make worse. |
| ambiguity |
uncertainty or vagueness in meaning, intention, or the like. |
| bluff1 |
a hill or shore with steep sides. |
| compound |
made up of two or more parts or elements. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| regime |
a system of rule or government. |
| renegade |
a member who rejects the common beliefs or attitudes of a group such as a religious sect, political party, or business organization. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| restriction |
something that limits or restricts. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |