| ancestry |
line of descent; lineage. |
| arbitrary |
resulting from personal opinions, wishes, or feelings instead of from a rule or reason. |
| comply |
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed by "with"). |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| precise |
clearly said or communicated. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. |
| tribute |
something given, done, or said to express respect or thanks. |
| wrath |
fierce anger. |