| accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
| cancel |
to do away with; decide against; call off. |
| consensus |
general agreement in opinions, values, preferences, or the like. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| gale |
a strong wind of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. |
| gross |
rude or disgusting. |
| hoax |
an act meant to trick or deceive. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| membrane |
a thin layer of tissue found in living things. Some kinds of membranes cover the outside or inside of organs. Other membranes separate or connect different parts of the body. |
| mislead |
to guide in a wrong direction. |
| psychological |
of or having to do with psychology. |
| regardless |
without concern or thought. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |