| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| conduit |
a channel, ditch, or pipe used to convey water or other liquid. |
| corruption |
activity that is not honest, especially secret, illegal activity. |
| disgrace |
loss of respect, honor, or favor; shame. |
| enroll |
to enlist or sign up officially. |
| fictional |
existing only in a made-up story and not existing in real life. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| incline |
to slope or slant. |
| inevitably |
unavoidably, regardless of any circumstances or attempts at prevention. |
| loiter |
to stand around idly. |
| nutrient |
something in food that helps people, animals, and plants live and grow. |
| petty |
of little importance or interest. |
| relent |
to become less harsh or less strict. |
| worthwhile |
valuable enough to be worth doing. |