| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. |
| adhere |
to stick or cling firmly (usually followed by "to"). |
| admission |
the price a person must pay to enter. |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| compound |
made up of two or more parts or elements. |
| exclusive |
keeping out all others. |
| historian |
one who writes about or is an expert on history. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| presidential |
of or relating to the person or office of a president. |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |
| seismic |
of, concerning, or resulting from an earthquake. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| swindle |
to cheat out of money or property. |
| whim |
a sudden desire, thought, or change of mind. |