| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| condense |
to make smaller or less in volume; make more closely packed together; concentrate. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| critic |
anyone who judges or evaluates. |
| decorative |
adding to how attractive a thing is visually. |
| deprive |
to take away from; not allow to have. |
| inadequate |
not enough; not good enough. |
| informal |
relaxed in style or feeling; casual. |
| literacy |
the state of being able to read or write. |
| occasional |
happening now and then or not too often. |
| outlook |
what may come in the future. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| relentless |
without mercy or compassion; unyielding or stern. |
| renowned |
known and praised by many; famous. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |