| columnist |
a writer who regularly writes opinion or comments on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine. |
| dread |
to be very afraid of. |
| ease |
freedom from pain, worry, or hard work. |
| era |
a period of time in history. An era often begins or ends with an important event. |
| excellent |
very good or much better than others. |
| graphics |
(used with a plural verb) the charts, maps, drawings, and other images used in printed works such as books and magazines. |
| heave |
to push up or out with great effort. |
| involve |
to have as a necessary part or result; include. |
| magnificent |
very grand in size or splendid in beauty. |
| offspring |
the child or young of a particular human, animal, or plant. |
| queasy |
feeling sick to one's stomach. |
| rumor |
a piece of information or a story passed from one person to another without any proof that it is true. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| various |
of different kinds; diverse. |
| vast |
very large in size or area. |