| calculate |
to find out by using arithmetic; compute. |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| contaminate |
to make dirty, polluted, or not usable by touching or by adding something to. |
| cope |
to handle or deal with in a successful way (often followed by "with"). |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| impertinent |
rude or too bold. |
| interpret |
to decide on or explain the meaning of. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| preventative |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention. |
| selfless |
having or showing an unselfish lack of concern for oneself and one's interests. |
| severity |
strictness; harshness. |
| stereotype |
a standardized and usually oversimplified and inaccurate conception held in common by many people. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. |