| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| barter |
to trade services or things for other services or things without using money. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| consciousness |
the physical condition of being awake and aware. |
| correspond |
to write letters. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| envious |
showing or feeling desire for what another has. |
| excel |
to do or perform better than others. |
| lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
| manageable |
capable of being handled or controlled. |
| penalize |
to give penalty or punishment to. |
| phenomenon |
a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. |
| posture |
the general position of or manner of holding the body. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| respondent |
a person who gives a reply or answer, especially to a survey or poll. |