| abstract |
existing without physical shape or substance. |
| acquaint |
to introduce or make familiar (usually followed by "with"). |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| comparable |
nearly the same or equal in degree or quality. |
| denomination |
a religious group or division. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| rebellious |
unwilling to accept one's situation or submit to the will of others. |
| stabilization |
the process of making or becoming steady or even, and keeping at a certain level or degree. |
| superb |
of the finest kind or quality. |
| warranty |
a document given to the buyer of an article in which the maker agrees, within a limited period of time, to repair or replace the article if it is defective. |