| bankrupt |
not able to pay money owed and free by law from having to pay. |
| blemish |
to damage or spoil the perfection of. |
| dependent |
relying on another for help or to provide what one needs. |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| primitive |
having to do with an early stage or a condition that is not developed. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| reckon |
to count or estimate; figure. |
| regional |
of or relating to a particular geographical area. |
| robust |
strong, healthy, and full of energy. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |
| texture |
the feel or look of a surface. |
| torso |
the human body from neck to hips; trunk. |