abhor |
to regard with intense loathing or horror; detest. |
assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
crave |
to need or desire very much. |
cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
dispense |
to give out in portions; distribute. |
inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. |
juror |
a person who is a member of a jury. |
pulverize |
to make into powder, as by crushing, grinding, or pounding. |
quay |
a pier, wharf, or other landing place for loading and unloading boats or ships. |
royalty |
a member of a king or queen's family, or all such persons as a group. |
subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
tragedy |
a disaster; a very sad event. |
trainee |
one who is being taught to do a particular job in a company or trade; apprentice. |
turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |