| alias |
a false name used to hide one's real name. |
| assert |
to state with force or confidence. |
| controversial |
causing arguments. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| doctrine |
a belief or set of beliefs held by a religion, government, or other group. |
| expire |
to come to an end. |
| frigid |
very cold; freezing. |
| gallant |
brave and dashing. |
| habitat |
the natural environment of an animal or plant. |
| inexpensive |
low or moderate in cost. |
| martyr |
a person who suffers or is killed for defending some belief or cause. |
| reduction |
the amount by which a thing has been lessened or reduced. |
| suspend |
to hang from a higher position. |
| taut |
tightly drawn, pulled, or stretched; not loose. |
| unappreciated |
not acknowledged as having worth or value. |