| bypass |
a road that is built to go around a busy area or to avoid something in the way. |
| cant1 |
insincere statements made to give one the appearance of goodness, piety, or the like. |
| civilization |
an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records. |
| claustrophobia |
an abnormal fear of being in closed or confined places. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| commit |
to dedicate, devote or pledge. |
| deficient |
lacking something needed. |
| disciple |
one who follows a leader or teacher; pupil. |
| exile |
the condition of being sent away from one's country and not allowed to return as a punishment. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| meditation |
sustained thought or self-forgetful concentration, especially for the purposes of religious devotion or relaxation. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| resolution |
strong purpose or determination. |