| comply |
to do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed by "with"). |
| congest |
to fill to excess; overcrowd; clog. |
| enlighten |
to give information or knowledge to. |
| envious |
showing or feeling desire for what another has. |
| eventual |
sure to happen at some time in the future. |
| evident |
easily seen; clear. |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| personnel |
all of the people who work for a business or other organization. |
| propel |
to cause to move forward; thrust, push, or drive. |
| scandal |
a reported behavior or event that is illegal or considered morally wrong and which causes strongly negative public reaction. |
| sibling |
a sister or a brother. |
| sullen |
silently showing anger. |