| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| citadel |
a fortress built on a high place in or near a city. |
| concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. |
| consistent |
having a regular style or pattern; not changing. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| inseparable |
impossible or difficult to divide or to conceive of apart; tending to remain together. |
| onset |
the early stage; beginning. |
| ordinance |
a regulation, law, decree, or rule, especially one issued by a city or town. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| pregnancy |
the condition in a female human or animal in which the body is developing new life and preparing to give birth. |
| swelter |
to be afflicted by oppressive heat. |
| tendency |
the fact of being likely to act in some way. |
| tolerate |
to allow or accept; not oppose or attack. |