| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| assertion |
a declaration or statement, often without support or proof. |
| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| concept |
a general idea or thought. |
| confrontation |
the act of facing or meeting another without evasion or avoidance. |
| descriptive |
using or full of description. |
| grate1 |
a frame of crossed or parallel metal bars used as a covering or guard over an opening. |
| incompatible |
not able to be together in a peaceful or happy way. |
| indicate |
to show or point out. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| recede |
to move away or back; become more distant. |
| refugee |
a person forced to leave his or her home or country to seek safety or protection. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |