| abbreviate |
to shorten the time or length of. |
| aggravate |
to make worse. |
| akin |
similar in kind or spirit; alike. |
| arrogant |
having or showing too much pride; behaving as though one is more important than others. |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| deficient |
lacking something needed. |
| delegation |
a group of people chosen to speak or act for others. |
| infusion |
the act, process, or result of infusing. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| reassure |
to make less worried; give back confidence to. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| resent |
to feel anger or bitterness about or toward, especially when something is seen to be unfair. |
| statistic |
a piece of numerical information. |
| waive |
to forgo or give up (a right, claim, or privilege). |