Lesson 27 vocab

Stringent

(adj.) strict, severe; rigorously or urgently binding or compelling; sharp or bitter to the taste

Stricture

(n.) a limitation or restriction; a criticism; (medicine) a narrowing of a passage in the body

Restraint

A physical or chemical way to restrict voluntary movement or behavior

Distress

Stress that produces negative effects

Stress

The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

Constrain

To force, compel; to restrain, hold back

Constrict

To squeeze tightly; get smaller

Straits

Trouble or need

Unrestrained

Uncontrolled

Prestige

a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.