| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| cannibal |
an animal that eats its own species. |
| commitment |
a pledge or obligation to fulfill an act or function. |
| encounter |
a brief, chance meeting. |
| engage |
to get or hold the interest of; occupy. |
| expend |
to use up. |
| heritage |
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one's family or ethnic background; tradition. |
| opt |
to decide; choose (usually followed by "for" or an infinitive). |
| optimistic |
likely to be hopeful that things will work out well. |
| premise |
a statement that forms the basis of an argument and that is usually accepted. |
| priority |
precedence, especially because of authority, right, or urgent need. |
| region |
a large space or area. |
| sham |
an imitation that is passed as genuine; counterfeit. |
| strive |
to try or work hard. |
| vacancy |
unfilled space, place, or position. |