Vocab Lesson 5-8

1. - the seed of the soybean plant, used in a variety of foods and fodder, especially as a replacement for animal protein.
3. - the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
5. - a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
11. - acceptance of the truth or existence of something.
14. - a formal meeting for discussion.
15. - involving or creating favorable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial.
17. - easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.
18. - the upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment.
19. - the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

2. - used before the first of two (or occasionally more) alternatives that are being specified (the other being introduced by “or”).
4. - provide a formal assurance or promise, especially that certain conditions shall be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction.
6. - the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution.
7. - without doubt; certainly.
8. - (of a person) cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.
9. - having authority to conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of a state, organization, or people.
10. - determine the behavior or supervise the running of.
12. - suggesting something supernatural; uncanny.
13. - completely; absolutely.
15. - of undisputed origin; genuine.
16. - successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.