| bog |
an area of soft, wet earth; marsh. |
| breadth |
the distance measured from one side to the other side of something; width. |
| compromise |
a settlement of a disagreement in which each side gives up something, or the result of such a settlement. |
| conviction |
the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| hinder |
to hold back or stop the progress of. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| motive |
an idea, need, desire, or impulse that causes a person to act in a particular way or do a particular thing; reason. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| primitive |
having to do with an early stage or a condition that is not developed. |
| recommendation |
the act of presenting something as good or as worth doing. |
| representative |
a person who speaks or acts for a group or community. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |