| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| conservative |
wanting things to stay as they are; not favoring change. |
| consumption |
the act or process of using up or consuming. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| disposal |
a giving away or a getting rid of something. |
| jaunty |
having a light manner; lively and confident. |
| niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| 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. |
| ration |
a fixed share or portion. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| respondent |
a person who gives a reply or answer, especially to a survey or poll. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| scathe |
to injure with criticism. |
| stationary |
not moving; still. |