| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| duration |
the length of time during which something goes on. |
| inconsistent |
not following a regular pattern; variable. |
| molecule |
the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of that substance. A molecule is made up of a single atom or group of atoms. |
| muster |
to cause to come together; assemble. |
| negative |
not helpful or constructive; critical; pessimistic. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| purify |
to make clean or pure. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |
| spectacular |
of or having to do with a spectacle; splendid; marvelous. |
| sprawl |
to lie, sit, or fall with the arms and legs spread out in a loose or relaxed way. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| tendency |
the fact of being likely to act in some way. |
| workmanship |
the art or skill of someone who works with their hands or with machines. |