society (noun): community, the relationship
among individuals living or working in a common area, companionship
Sometimes
what is best for a society is not always good for an individual living in that
society.
solitary (adjective): being alone
There
was a solitary bather on the beach.
isolate (verb): to separate from others, to
place something by itself
The
sick cat was isolated from the other animals.
solve (verb): to find an answer
The
professor asked the student to solve the problem and show her answer on the
board.
absolute (adjective): complete, unrestricted,
perfect
The
babysitter has absolute authority over the children while their parents are
away.
soluble (adjective): able to disperse in
liquid
Sugar
is soluble in water.
spectator (noun): a person who watches or
observes
There
were over a thousand spectators at the local baseball game.
despise (verb): to hate, tolook down on
Marguerite
despises people who are cruel to animals.
auspicicious (adjective): favorable
The
thousand dollar donation made for an auspicious beginning.
espionage (noun): using spies or observers
Espionage
is often depicted in mystery movies and novels.
respiration (noun): breathing
Respiration
becomes increasingly difficult the higher one climbs.
inspire (verb): to stimulate, to fill with a
feeling or desire
Students
are often inspired by their teachers.
stature (noun): height of a body, importance
of position
I'm
reluctant to say she was short, but she was of rather small stature.
establish (verb): to found, to start, to make
firm
Southampton
College was established in 1963.
stance (noun): a way of standing, a
position, an attitude
A
person's stance is very important in the games of golf and baseball.
restrain (verb): to hold back, to prevent from
doing
The
dog was restrained by the trainer's grip on its leash.
constrict (verb): to squeeze, to make narrow
Marvin
felt constricted by the suit and tie he wore to the meeting.
stringent (adjective): strict, tight, severe
There
are stringent rules and regulations one must follow when operating a child care
center.
prestige
(noun): respect for a
person or a thing
There
is a lot of prestige associated with occupying a political position.
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