| acquaint |
to introduce or make familiar (usually followed by "with"). |
| agitate |
to cause to move in a quick, tumbling motion or with force; shake. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| medieval |
of, or having to do with the Middle Ages. |
| menace |
that which presents a danger or threat. |
| minimize |
to make as small as possible. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| overlook |
to fail to see or notice. |
| pregnancy |
the condition in a female human or animal in which the body is developing new life and preparing to give birth. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. |
| segregation |
the practice of separating people according to groups, especially racial groups. |
| sole1 |
single and alone; not one among others; only. |
| tarnish |
to dull the luster or color of. |