| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| abscess |
a sore that forms within the tissues of the body and is filled with pus. Abscesses can be caused by an infection. |
| causal |
being or involving a cause. |
| characterize |
to describe the particular character or qualities of; give certain characteristics to. |
| conformity |
accordance or compliance with a standard or norm. |
| discard |
to throw out or away; cast off. |
| endorsement |
a statement given in support of a person or product, as in an advertisement or political campaign. |
| ethical |
of or concerning moral principles of right and wrong. |
| merger |
the combining of two or more companies into one, or the transfer of the property of one company to another. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| rebirth |
a major recurrence, as of a phenomenon; revival. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |
| specialist |
a person who has knowledge or is an expert in a single area of study. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| vulnerable |
able to be hurt or injured. |