| administration |
the people in charge of taking care of or managing something as a group. |
| contour |
the outline of a figure or surface; shape. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| forgo |
to do without, refrain from, or give up. |
| garrison |
a military force that is located in a fort, village, or similar place. |
| inflame |
to stir up or intensify. |
| influential |
having power or authority; able to affect others. |
| merely |
nothing more than; simply; only. |
| misunderstand |
to fail to understand correctly; give the wrong meaning to. |
| pioneer |
someone who is one of the first in a culture to explore or live in a place. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| slogan |
a short phrase used to state a principle or political message or to advertise a product; motto. |
| subdivide |
to make smaller divisions in something already divided. |
| venom |
the poison that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce. Venom is put into prey by biting or stinging. |