| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| distribution |
the act of giving out items or portions. |
| ecstasy |
a feeling of great pleasure or joy. |
| ethical |
of or concerning moral principles of right and wrong. |
| imaginable |
possible to picture or conceive. |
| inadequate |
not enough; not good enough. |
| kink |
a tight curl or twist. |
| mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
| orient |
to find the position of with respect to the points of the compass. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |