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1.decimate(v.)
to spoil or destroy something, for example by getting rid of a lot of people
ex: The department has been decimated by years of budget cuts.

2.prejudice(n.)
a. an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.
b. a feeling of like or dislike for someone or something especially when it is not reasonable or logical
ex: We tend to make these kinds of decisions according to our own prejudices.

3.manifest(v.)
to show something such as a feeling or ability, so that it is easy to notice
ex: Jane manifested an unwillingness to sit and talk to Lydia.

4.gratitude(v.)
a feeling of appreciation or thanks
ex: Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.

5.impair(v.)
to make (something) weaker or worse
ex: His memory was so impaired by age that he often forgot where he was.

6.conspicuous(adj.)
very noticeable or easy to see, especially because of being unusual or different
ex: She might have felt less conspicuous if there had been other women there too.

7.zone(n.)
an area that has an important or typical feature
ex: Climbing another 50 feet would bring her out of the danger zone.

8.wander(v.)
a. to move around or go to different places usually without having a particular purpose or direction
b. to follow a path with many turns
c. to go away from a path, course, etc.
ex: I was just wandering around the house.

9.content(n.)
a. the things that are inside something such as a box, bottle, building, or room
b. the things that are written in a book, magazine, letter, document
c. the subject, ideas, or story that a piece of writing or a radio or television programme deals with
d. any material, such as writing, pictures, or music, that appears on a website or other electronic medium
e. the amount of a substance that something contains
ex: The entire contents of the house were put up for auction.

10.conservative(adj.)
a. believing in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society
b. not liking or accepting changes or new ideas
ex: She's more conservative now than she was in college.

11.impediment(n.)
a. something that makes it more difficult for someone to do something or more difficult for something to happen
b. a physical or psychological problem that affects how well someone can do something
ex: The size of the service sector is an impediment to economic growth.

12.comprehension(n.)
ability to understand
ex: The students showed excellent reading comprehension.

13.inadequate(adj.)
not enough or not good enough
ex: These supplies are inadequate to meet our needs.

14.inauguration(n.)
an act of inaugurating; especially
ex: The pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration.

15.jeopardy(n.)
likely to be damaged or destroyed
ex: His political career was in jeopardy.

16.impetuous(adj.)
someone who is impetuous does things quickly without thinking about what will happen as a result
ex: He's always been an impetuous young man.

17.evict(v.)
to force (someone) to leave a place
ex: His landlord has threatened to evict him if he doesn't pay the rent soon.

18.suspension(n.)
a. the act of officially stopping something for a period of time
b. a punishment in which someone is removed from a team, job, or school for a short time
c. the equipment that makes a vehicle move smoothly when it goes over lumps in the ground
d. a liquid that contains very small pieces of a solid substance
ex: He was angry about his suspension from the team.

19.litigation(n.)
use of the legal system to settle a disagreement
ex: The claim is currently in litigation.

20.flare(n.)
a. a light that shines brightly and briefly
b. a very bright light that is used to give a signal, to light up something, or to attract attention
c. a sudden expression of anger
ex: When the crew saw flares, they knew the other ship was in trouble.

21.barbarity(n.)
a very cruel and violent quality
ex: The barbarity of the attack was horrifying.

22.disturb(v.)
a. to interrupt someone and stop them from continuing what they were doing
b. to upset and worry someone a lot
c. to make something move
d. wild animals or birds so that they run away
e. to do something that stops a place or situation from being pleasant, calm, or peaceful
ex: I didn't want to disturb you in the middle of a meeting.

23.administer(v.)
a. to be responsible for managing a company, organization, or institution
b. to give someone a drug or medical treatment
ex: The foundation was formed specifically to administer the project.

24.draconian(adj.)
extremely strict and severe
ex: The editorial criticizes the draconian measures being taken to control the spread of the disease.

25.hustle(v.)
a. to make someone go quickly where you want them to go, or to make them do what you want them to do
b. to get money or goods in a dishonest way or by selling sex
c. to move in a quick effective way
ex: As soon as he arrived in the country, he was hustled off to prison.