| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| adjourn |
to stop the process of a formal meeting or court session, often with the intention of starting again at another time. |
| blueprint |
a print of a drawing that shows a building plan. Blueprints usually have white lines on a blue background. |
| contrast |
to compare in order to make differences clear. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| equitable |
characterized by fairness; just. |
| fatality |
a sudden or unexpected death. |
| furtive |
done with or characterized by stealth; surreptitious; sly. |
| irrelevant |
not having anything to do with the matter being considered or talked about. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| pesky |
(informal) pestering or annoying. |
| policy1 |
a set of rules or a plan that is used as a guide for action. |
| resort |
a place where people go to relax and have fun while on vacation. |