adhesive |
able or likely to stick to something; clinging. |
architecture |
the act or process of designing buildings, or the profession of an architect. |
argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
fluster |
to cause to become nervous, confused, or upset. |
fortress |
a large, fortified building or area, often around a town or settlement. |
inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
mortgage |
a written agreement by which a bank or other institution agrees to lend money so that one can buy a property. The bank holds a claim to this property until the money is paid back. |
oblige |
to make (someone) feel bound to do something or to act in a certain way. |
rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
tact |
the ability to say or do the right thing when dealing with others in a difficult situation. |
termination |
the act or an instance of ending, or the fact or condition of being ended. |