| assumption |
something that is supposed or believed without questioning. For example, if you ask someone whether she is allowed to watch TV during dinner, you have made an assumption that there is a TV in her house. Assumptions are ideas people have that are not based on proven facts. An assumption can be correct or incorrect. |
| consensus |
general agreement in opinions, values, preferences, or the like. |
| constructive |
serving to make better or more clear; helpful. |
| contribution |
something that is contributed. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| increasingly |
more and more; to a greater and greater degree. |
| indignation |
righteous anger in response to something considered unjust or unworthy. |
| integrated |
allowing or having members of equal standing from different ethnic, racial, and religious groups. |
| legislation |
a law made by a body of government. |
| memorable |
easily remembered; distinct or exceptional. |
| obligation |
something that someone should or should not do because of a law or moral principle. |
| presumably |
judging by what may reasonably be guessed or predicted. |
| regulator |
a person or thing that keeps an activity or action to a certain standard or set of laws. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |