| amplify |
to make larger or greater. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| contingency |
a future event that is possible but not likely. |
| distribute |
to divide into parts and give out to each of several people or groups. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| ethnic |
of or relating to a group of people who share the same culture, race, or nationality. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. |
| lavish |
to give or spend a large amount or without limit. |
| leisurely |
unhurried; slow. |
| polarize |
to cause to concentrate around opposite points. |
| practical |
having to do with real life and experience rather than theory. |
| province |
one of the divisions of some countries, each with its own government. |
| purport |
to assert or allege, especially falsely. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |