| censor |
an official who decides what art, movies, or books may be published. A censor works for a government, religion, or other organization, and promotes its ideas. |
| cleanse |
to make clean; remove dirt from. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| decoy |
something used to attract animals or people into danger. Wooden decoys in the shape of birds or animals are often used by hunters to lead animals into a trap. |
| derive |
to obtain from a particular source (usually followed by "from"). |
| eminent |
standing above others in fame or achievement; outstanding. |
| harmony |
being in agreement; unity. |
| morality |
general beliefs concerning what is right or wrong. |
| psychology |
the study or science of the mind and of the ways that people feel and act. |
| rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
| selective |
very careful in choosing. |
| squander |
to spend or expend (money, time, or effort) wastefully. |
| successive |
following one after another. |
| untreated |
receiving no medical care or remedy. |
| writhe |
to twist and turn the body as in pain, discomfort, struggle, or embarrassment; squirm. |