| administer |
to manage, take care of, or be in charge of. |
| angular |
having a bony structure, as a person's body. |
| attorney |
a person whose job is to give legal advice and to speak for people in court; lawyer. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| dialect |
a form of a language that is spoken in a specific region or by a specific group of people. |
| exert |
to use or put into action; apply. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| immigrant |
a person who moves permanently to another country from his or her native land. |
| influence |
to have an effect on a person's actions or thoughts. |
| legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
| marital |
of or concerning marriage. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| selective |
very careful in choosing. |
| simplify |
to make plainer, easier, or less complex. |