| aspire |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after). |
| census |
an official count of the people who live in a country or other area. A census is also used to collect information about these people, such as their job, age, or sex. |
| corrupt |
not honest; wicked. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| linger |
to remain or be slow to leave. |
| opera |
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| phobia |
a very strong fear or dislike of something that is far beyond ordinary fear or dislike. |
| profile |
an outline or view of something from the side. |
| publicity |
information given out through the media that gets the attention of the public. |
| significance |
great value; importance. |
| tenant |
a person or group that occupies or uses another's house, office, building, or land, especially in exchange for rent. |
| viewpoint |
an opinion. |