| acceptance |
the act of accepting something that is given. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| artifact |
any object made by human beings, especially one of an earlier era. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| excerpt |
a short section taken from a play, film, or written work. |
| finale |
the last part of a piece of music. |
| indigestion |
difficulty in digesting food. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| legislator |
someone who makes laws. |
| maniac |
a person who has a very strong desire or enthusiasm for something. |
| overhang |
to extend out over. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| productive |
making or producing easily or in large amounts. |
| spite |
the wish to hurt, bother, or embarrass a person. |