| abolition |
the act of doing away with or putting an end to; the act of abolishing. |
| cultural |
of or relating to the language, customs, ideas, and art of a particular group of people. |
| delve |
to make a careful, thoroughgoing search, as for information. |
| descriptive |
using or full of description. |
| dynamics |
(used with a plural verb) the driving forces at work in any given system or situation. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| expose |
to uncover or reveal. |
| imperial |
having to do with an empire or an emperor. |
| mock |
to make fun of in a mean way. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| pose |
a fixed position of the body. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| proprietor |
an owner, or group of owners, of a business enterprise, real property, or the like. |
| tantalize |
to tease or torment with the sight or prospect of something desirable but unattainable. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |