| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| bureau |
a chest of drawers. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| consistency |
agreement or similarity between or among different things. |
| cooperation |
the act of working together. |
| cultivate |
to make fit for growing plants by plowing, weeding, or adding fertilizer. |
| dissemination |
the act or process of distributing or spreading or widely. |
| exotic |
from a foreign place. |
| forte1 |
a strong or exceptional point, such as a talent or skill. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| priority |
precedence, especially because of authority, right, or urgent need. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| taxonomy |
in biology, the system of classifying plants and animals by grouping them into categories according to their similarities. |
| withdrawn |
emotionally distant or unresponsive. |