| characteristic |
something that makes a person or thing different from others. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| dosage |
the amount or timing of medicine to be taken. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| foster |
to aid and encourage the growth or development of. |
| incinerate |
to consume by fire; burn completely. |
| nomad |
a member of a group or tribe that has no fixed home and moves from place to place. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| pose |
a fixed position of the body. |
| primitive |
having to do with an early stage or a condition that is not developed. |
| profit |
the amount of money made by a business that is more than the amount put in at the start or paid out as expenses. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |