| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| annex |
to add or attach to something larger. |
| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| cognitive |
of, pertaining to, or involving the use of the mind for acquiring knowledge and processing thought. |
| demographic |
of or relating to the study of human populations, involving statistical analysis of size, distribution, density, migration, fertility, and the like. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| policy1 |
a set of rules or a plan that is used as a guide for action. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| pun |
a humorous play on words based on two words that are close in sound but different in meaning. |
| regional |
of or relating to a particular geographical area. |
| strategy |
a plan, method, or series of actions meant to perform a particular goal or effect. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |
| typhoon |
a hurricane that occurs in the western Pacific area and the China Sea. |
| verdict |
the decision of a judge or jury in a law case. |