| appreciation |
a feeling of thanks. |
| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| astride |
over or upon and with a leg on each side of. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| conditional |
depending on certain circumstances or events. |
| forfeit |
something demanded or given up as a penalty for not acting as required by law, contract, or rules. |
| garland |
a wreath, chain, or string worn for celebration or decoration. Garlands are made of flowers, leaves, or vines. |
| highlight |
that which is exceptionally and pleasurably memorable, important, or prominent. |
| imprison |
to put or keep in a prison. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| pose |
a fixed position of the body. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| regulator |
a person or thing that keeps an activity or action to a certain standard or set of laws. |
| retract |
to pull back in. |
| spectacle |
an unusual or splendid sight or public show. |