| brood |
to think or worry a lot about a single subject (usually followed by "on" or "over"). |
| bureaucracy |
an organized group of hired officials, especially governmental. |
| cant1 |
insincere statements made to give one the appearance of goodness, piety, or the like. |
| certainty |
the state of being sure or confident. |
| contribute |
to give for a purpose. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| document |
a written or printed paper that gives factual information or proof of something. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports are kinds of documents. |
| dosage |
the amount or timing of medicine to be taken. |
| elite |
(usually used with a plural verb) the best, taken collectively. |
| engineer |
one who is trained in the use or design of machines or systems. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| grate1 |
a frame of crossed or parallel metal bars used as a covering or guard over an opening. |
| improper |
not correct. |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| register |
to sign up for something by having one's name put on an official list. |