| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| abundance |
a very large amount; plentiful supply. |
| addiction |
the condition of being addicted, especially to something that is not good for one's health. |
| counterpart |
someone or something that is just like or similar to another. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| delegate |
a person who is chosen to speak or act for others. |
| dependable |
deserving trust or confidence; able to be counted on. |
| ecological |
of or pertaining to the relationships between living things and their environments. |
| institution |
an organization set up for a specific purpose, such as hospitals, churches, prisons, charities, and schools. |
| inventory |
a complete list of things on hand or in a particular place. |
| nauseate |
to cause disgust or repugnance in. |
| outlook |
what may come in the future. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| precise |
clearly said or communicated. |
| strut |
to walk in a proud or vain manner. |