| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| downplay |
to dismiss the significance of; minimize. |
| endure |
to bear up under or function in spite of. |
| hazard |
danger or risk. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| negate |
to render ineffective or invalid; nullify. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| prestige |
importance in the eyes of other people because of doing great things, being in high position, or having wealth. |
| propose |
to present or suggest as an idea to be considered. |
| regulatory |
pertaining to or having the purpose of making or enforcing rules. |
| sparse |
not thick or dense; scattered in thin amounts. |
| status |
a person's position or rank compared with others. |
| sterile |
free of live germs or bacteria. |