| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| defect |
a weakness, flaw, or bad quality. |
| domain |
the land owned or under the control of a single ruler or government. |
| formulation |
the process or result of clear, methodical development or articulation. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| leisurely |
unhurried; slow. |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled next to. |
| nomad |
a member of a group or tribe that has no fixed home and moves from place to place. |
| relish |
a great enjoyment of something. |
| resistance |
the act or process of fighting against or opposing something. |
| sincerity |
a thorough and genuine honesty; candor; earnestness. |
| specify |
to name or otherwise indicate explicitly. |
| suspicion |
the act or an instance of not believing or doubting. |