| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| accountant |
a person who checks and takes care of business records or accounts. |
| adequate |
enough for the situation or need. |
| cascade |
to fall from one level to the next; flow down like a waterfall. |
| depression |
a state of deep sadness or hopelessness that can persist for months or years and is not necessarily triggered by any particular external events. |
| despicable |
worthy of hatred or contempt; worthless; low. |
| jubilee |
a particularly celebrated anniversary, such as the fiftieth, or the celebration itself. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| miserly |
stingy or penurious. |
| mortality |
the quality or state of being destined to die. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |
| voluntary |
acting from or done by choice. |