| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. |
| category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
| demise |
the end of existence or operation. |
| demographic |
of or relating to the study of human populations, involving statistical analysis of size, distribution, density, migration, fertility, and the like. |
| desirable |
sexually attractive. |
| immense |
very large; huge. |
| obstacle |
something that stops forward movement or progress. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| premium |
the exceptional value or esteem accorded something. |
| secondary |
not first in importance or value; less important. |
| smug |
confident of or satisfied with oneself to the point of annoying other people; complacent. |
| spectacle |
an unusual or splendid sight or public show. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |