| aghast |
filled with alarm or horror; shocked. |
| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| circumstance |
a condition or fact connected with or having an effect on an event or situation. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| fascination |
the condition of having one's attention aroused and held, as by charm, beauty, or extreme interest. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| guilt |
the fact of having done something wrong or having broken a law. |
| injunction |
a command or order, especially from a court, to do or refrain from doing something; authorization or prohibition. |
| jocular |
intended to be humorous; facetious. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| migrate |
to move from one region into another. |
| missile |
an object or weapon that is thrown or shot at a target that is far away. |
| mosaic |
a picture or design made with many small colored pieces of glass, tile, or stone. These pieces are fitted together and cemented into place. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |