boon |
something that is a help or benefit. |
caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
delirium |
a temporary state of mental disturbance sometimes caused by high fever, shock, or intoxication, and characterized by confusion, hallucinations, delusions, disturbed speech, and the like. |
divulge |
to disclose (usually something confidential or secret). |
external |
of the outside or outer part. |
former |
happening in or having to do with the past; previous. |
immune |
protected from a disease, either naturally or by getting a vaccine. |
impudent |
not showing respect; bold and rude. |
incidence |
the frequency with which something happens or the range over which it occurs. |
legislative |
having to do with the branch of government that has the power to pass laws. |
prim |
correct and proper beyond what is needed. |
rebuke |
to give a sharp reprimand to; criticize. |
strait |
a narrow body of water between two larger bodies. |
underestimate |
to appraise at too low a quantity, rate, strength, value, or the like. |
validate |
to prove acceptable; verify. |