| bankruptcy |
the legal inability to pay debts. |
| collaborate |
to work with someone else on a project. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| dosage |
the amount or timing of medicine to be taken. |
| embrace |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug. |
| excise1 |
a tax levied on the manufacture or sale of certain goods within a nation or state. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| inexpensive |
low or moderate in cost. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| initiative |
the power, energy, or ability to organize or accomplish something. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| insurgent |
one who uses armed force to rebel against one's own government. |
| mainstream |
agreeing with or shaped by the main trends and most common opinions of a group or society. |
| maniac |
a person who has a very strong desire or enthusiasm for something. |
| veteran |
having gained experience over a long time. |