| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| concept |
a general idea or thought. |
| condense |
to make smaller or less in volume; make more closely packed together; concentrate. |
| controversial |
causing arguments. |
| dependence |
the condition of relying on another for help, or to provide what one needs. |
| installation |
the act of installing or condition of being installed. |
| latter |
the second of two things mentioned. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| pathology |
the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease. |
| peerless |
having no equal; unmatched in excellence. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| specificity |
the quality of being exact, precise, or particular. |
| swindle |
to cheat out of money or property. |
| unruly |
not easy to restrict; difficult or impossible to control; wild. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |