| capitalism |
an economic system in which land, factories, and other resources are owned by individuals instead of the government. In this system, the prices of things we buy are decided by the people who sell them and not by the government. |
| clamor |
a loud noise that goes on for sometime. |
| consequence |
that which follows; result. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| editor |
a person who reads and corrects materials for publication. |
| frigid |
very cold; freezing. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| hieroglyphic |
a picture or symbol that stands for a word or sound; single hieroglyphic symbol. |
| preventative |
designed to serve as a hindrance or method of prevention. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| regulation |
a rule or law that controls or directs people's actions. |
| rivet |
a metal bolt that pins metal plates or other objects together. |
| slaughter |
the killing and butchering of animals for food. |