| abase |
to diminish (something of value) or to place (especially oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean. |
| appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
| biological |
having to do with living things and their life processes. |
| commerce |
the buying and selling of goods or services; trade; business. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| irritate |
to anger or bother. |
| metamorphosis |
a complete change of form, parts, or character. |
| restrictive |
characterized by limitations on application. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |
| subscribe |
to agree to pay for a certain number of issues of a publication such as a magazine. |
| successive |
following one after another. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |
| unearth |
to find or reveal by searching. |