| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| conduit |
a channel, ditch, or pipe used to convey water or other liquid. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| exceed |
to go beyond or do more than. |
| guilt |
the fact of having done something wrong or having broken a law. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| insincerity |
falsity or hypocrisy. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| particularly |
to an unusual degree; more than other things in a group. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| theological |
of, based on, or relating to matters of religion or the study of religion. |
| vacate |
to make vacant or unoccupied by leaving. |
| woo |
to solicit or invite (some consequence or result). |