| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| ecology |
the scientific study of the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| enthusiastic |
having or showing great interest. |
| execution |
the act of executing or carrying out. |
| indicator |
a person or thing that points to or signals something. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| mortality |
the quality or state of being destined to die. |
| phenomenon |
a happening or fact that can be seen or known through the senses. |
| restraint |
the act or process of holding oneself back or holding another back. |
| secondary |
not first in importance or value; less important. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |