| acquaintance |
a person one has met but does not know well. |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| considerably |
to a quite large degree or extent. |
| crisis |
the point or moment just before a very important change in one direction or another. |
| denounce |
to speak out against. |
| hypothesis |
a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. |
| mirage |
an illusion in which something is seen in the distance but is not really there. |
| nomad |
a member of a group or tribe that has no fixed home and moves from place to place. |
| notorious |
known for something bad. |
| opus |
a work of fine or literary art, especially a musical composition numbered to indicate its chronological place in the composer's works. |
| premature |
done, happening, or born before the expected time; too soon. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |