| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| fortify |
to give more strength, resistance, or energy to; reinforce. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| holistic |
handling or dealing with an entity in its entirety or wholeness rather than with emphasis on its parts or various aspects. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| oasis |
an area in a desert where plants can grow. The plants are fed by water from a spring or well. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| pulverize |
to make into powder, as by crushing, grinding, or pounding. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| statistical |
of, concerning, or based on information in the form of numbers that can be used to understand a complex issue or test the validity of a hypothesis. |
| unacceptable |
not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |