| commodity |
something that can be bought and sold. |
| conciliatory |
tending to placate or reconcile. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| fabricate |
to construct or create. |
| fluctuate |
to vary or change irregularly; rise and fall. |
| horticulture |
the art or science of growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, or ornamental plants. |
| invariably |
without ever a change; on every occasion. |
| partake |
to take part; participate (usually followed by "in"). |
| pessimism |
the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst. |
| potent |
having strength; powerful. |
| roster |
a list of names of individuals or groups belonging to or participating in an organization, class, military or police unit, or the like. |
| salutary |
having or intended to have a beneficial effect. |
| scapegoat |
one made to bear the blame for the wrongs of others. |
| typify |
to be the representative example of. |
| veer |
to change direction; turn quickly. |