| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| fad |
something that is liked by many people for a short amount of time. |
| flourish |
to grow in a strong, healthy way. |
| inevitably |
unavoidably, regardless of any circumstances or attempts at prevention. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| interact |
to respond to one another in a social situation. |
| lush |
growing thick and healthy. |
| obesity |
the condition of being exceedingly and unhealthily overweight. |
| occasional |
happening now and then or not too often. |
| proclamation |
the act of announcing to the public, or something that is said for the public to hear. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |
| vital |
having to do with life. |