| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| cancel |
to do away with; decide against; call off. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| erode |
to wear away or eat into. |
| expend |
to use up. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| municipal |
of or having to do with a local government or unit of government. |
| nook |
a corner of a room or a small area set off from a main room. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| plead |
to ask for something in a sincere or serious way. |
| transcription |
a written or typed copy of something dictated or heard. |
| tyranny |
a government in which a single person rules absolutely and in a cruel way. |