| acquisition |
the act or process of obtaining or making one's own. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| germinate |
to start or cause to start growth; sprout. |
| indifference |
lack of interest, especially when interest is called for,expected, or hoped for. |
| integrated |
allowing or having members of equal standing from different ethnic, racial, and religious groups. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| mastery |
the full grasp of a subject or skill. |
| mere |
being neither more nor better than what is spoken of. |
| offend |
to cause to be angry, annoyed, or insulted. |
| pavilion |
a light building with open sides used for shelter or recreation. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| recognition |
the act of realizing that one knows someone or something. |
| recommendation |
the act of presenting something as good or as worth doing. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| sniper |
a soldier who shoots at enemy troops from a concealed position. |