| collide |
to strike or bump into one another with force. |
| convene |
to gather or come together for a meeting. |
| cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
| embroil |
to involve in conflict. |
| hovel |
a small, uncomfortable, dirty house or hut. |
| humane |
showing kindness or mercy. |
| inconsistent |
not following a regular pattern; variable. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| poise |
a state or position of balance. |
| stern1 |
firm and determined; not flexible. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| systematic |
involving or based on a method or plan; not random or chaotic. |