| certainty |
the state of being sure or confident. |
| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. |
| continuation |
an extension. |
| curt |
rudely short or brief in speech. |
| deteriorate |
to become less in value or quality; decline. |
| grieve |
to feel great sadness; mourn. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| individualize |
to make distinct, unique, or suited to a particular person or thing. |
| intensify |
to make stronger, more acute, or more intense. |
| offensive |
not pleasant; disagreeable. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
| sovereign |
having independent government. |
| transcribe |
to write or type a copy or full version of (something dictated or heard, shorthand notes, or the like). |