New Vocabulary Definition

Counterpart : A person or thing that has the same position as somebody/something else
Reliance : The state of needing somebody/something to do something
Chocked : To be full
Brink : To be in a very dangerous situation.
Decays : rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi
Disposal : the action or process of getting rid of something
Concentration [on] : Focusing on
Combustion : the process of burning something
Pasture : land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle
or sheep
Dispel : make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear
Risk : a situation involving exposure to danger
Nuclear : relating to the nucleus of an atom
Apply : make a formal application or request
Methods : Ways
Waste : use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
Advent : the arrival of a notable person or thing
Trigger : a small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in
order to fire a gun
Seeming : appearing to be real or true, but not necessarily being so; apparent
Common : occurring, found, or done often; prevalent
Discuss : talk about (something) with a person or people
Dispose [of] : get rid of by throwing away or giving or selling to someone else
Conventional : based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
Trash : waste material; refuse
Absorb : take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action
Leak : accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack
Disaster : a sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life.
Victim : a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, or other event or action.
Reservation : Booking
Equivalent : equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
Intense : of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Rigorous : extremely thorough and careful.
Synthetic : not genuine; insincere.
Reputable : having a good reputation.
Reciprocal : given, felt, or done in return.
Viable : capable of working successfully; feasible.
Hazardous : risky; dangerous.
Witness : a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
Perils : serious and immediate danger.
Entail : involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
Emissions : the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation.
Anticipate : expect or predict.
Relegate : assign an inferior rank or position to.
Notion : Idea
Paramount : more important than anything else; supreme.
Instant : happening or coming immediately.
 New Vocabulary Definition
Equivalent : equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
Parallel : side by side and having the same distance continuously between them
Sack : a large bag made of a strong material such as hessian, thick paper, or plastic, used for
storing and carrying goods.
Ravage : cause severe and extensive damage to
Degrade : treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect.
Dense : closely compacted in substance.
Adjoining : be next to and joined with
Restrain : prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.
Truncate : shorten the duration or extent of.
Curtail : reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
Dock : an enclosed area of water in a port for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships.
Overwhelming : very great in amount.
Backlash : a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political
development.
Aftermath : the consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event.
Sequels : a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of
an earlier one.
Repercussion : an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Divert : cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another
Acclaim : praise enthusiastically and publicly.
Insensitive : showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Stolid : calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Obtuse : annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
Detention : the action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.
Preordain : decide or determine (an outcome or course of action) beforehand.
Predestine : determine (an outcome or course of events) in advance by divine will or fate.
Condemn : express complete disapproval of; censure
Pulley : a wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes, which acts to change the direction
of a force applied to the cord and is used to raise heavy weights.
Allocate : distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.
Ascertain : find (something) out for certain; make sure of.