| attain |
to gain or achieve through work. |
| conform |
to act in a way that agrees with a rule or standard. |
| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| crumple |
to press or crush and cause wrinkles. |
| deceit |
the act of lying or cheating. |
| democratic |
relating to or demonstrating the belief that all people should be treated equally. |
| discontent |
not satisfied; unhappy. |
| expand |
to make larger or wider. |
| minister |
a person authorized to perform or help at the religious services of some religions. |
| mutant |
a life form whose genes are different from those of its parents. A mutant has new traits or characteristics that it can pass on to its offspring. |
| plod |
to move in a slow, tired, or heavy way. |
| private |
allowing only certain people to take part in or to know about. |
| producer |
a person or company that makes something. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| unless |
except on the condition that. |