| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| conquer |
to get or overcome by force. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| eccentric |
not behaving or thinking in an ordinary or accepted way; odd; peculiar. |
| esteem |
to have a high opinion of; respect; honor. |
| increasingly |
more and more; to a greater and greater degree. |
| measly |
(informal) ridiculously inadequate or unsatisfactory; paltry. |
| merge |
to mix or combine into a single unit. |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| scandal |
a strongly negative public reaction to the report of behavior that is illegal or considered morally wrong on the part of someone who is in a trusted or respected position. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| velocity |
speed. |