| addict |
a person who depends on something, such as a drug, that is usually harmful and cannot be easily given up. |
| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| amnesty |
a general pardon given by a government, especially for political offenses. |
| anesthesia |
a drug or other agent used to bring about unconsciousness or absence of pain. |
| authenticate |
to prove the genuineness, reality, or validity of. |
| bias |
an opinion or liking that does not let one be fair; prejudice. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| discount |
an amount taken away from the full or regular price or cost. |
| establishment |
the act of establishing. |
| fluctuation |
unsteadiness; vacillation. |
| immigrant |
a person who moves permanently to another country from his or her native land. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| preach |
to give a talk on religion that is used to teach; give a sermon. |
| violate |
to break or fail to keep. |
| yearn |
to have a strong desire, craving, or wish for something. |