| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| fortress |
a large, fortified building or area, often around a town or settlement. |
| generosity |
the condition of being willing and ready to give. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| ingredient |
one of the parts of a mixture. |
| innovation |
a new idea, product, or way to do something. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| offset |
to make up for or balance. |
| politics |
the work or study of government. |
| preen |
to dress and groom oneself with great care and satisfaction; primp. |
| principle |
a basic law or truth on which action or behavior is based. |
| refund |
to return or pay back. |