| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| ajar |
partly opened. |
| broaden |
to make or become broad or broader. |
| coalition |
an alliance, especially a temporary one, of various factions, parties, or nations. |
| diagnosis |
the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms. |
| explosive |
able to cause an explosion. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| immigrant |
a person who moves permanently to another country from his or her native land. |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled next to. |
| participate |
to take part; share (usually followed by "in"). |
| reject |
to refuse to take, approve, or believe. |
| relish |
a great enjoyment of something. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| splendor |
grandeur or magnificence. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |