| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| collaborative |
characterized by or resulting from the activity of people or organizations working together for a common purpose. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| infrastructure |
all the basic systems that have been created in a country, especially through technology and engineering, that allow it to function well and develop. Roads are a very important part of a country's infrastructure. Without roads, it is difficult for people to travel and to work and to move products from one place to another. |
| matrix |
an environment that gives form to or provides for the origin or development of something. |
| minimal |
of, pertaining to, or being the smallest or least possible in quantity, degree, or size. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| passionate |
having or showing strong emotions. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| quarry |
a large open hole or pit dug for mining stone, marble, gravel, or the like. |
| rapture |
great happiness, joy, or ecstasy; bliss. |