| assemble |
to gather into a group. |
| channel |
a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| contrary |
completely different; opposite. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| dissent |
to disagree with an opinion or belief held by many others. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| environmental |
of or having to do with the surroundings of something, especially the natural surroundings. |
| integrity |
a strong sense of honesty; firmness of moral character. |
| nourish |
to supply with food needed for life and growth. |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| proprietary |
or or pertaining to ownership. |
| rout1 |
a confused retreat of troops after they have been beaten. |
| strait |
a narrow body of water between two larger bodies. |
| suffrage |
the right to vote or the exercise of this right. |