| amnesia |
partial or complete loss of memory as a result of an injury to the brain, illness, or shock. |
| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. |
| conceive |
to give shape to in the mind. |
| embrace |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug. |
| haughty |
proud in a way that shows a low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself. |
| inanimate |
not having or showing the characteristics associated with life; lifeless. |
| kinship |
the state or fact of being a relative or relatives, especially by birth. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| persuasive |
having the ability to cause another to do or believe something. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| transition |
a process of changing from one position, stage, or situation to another. |
| trek |
a slow or difficult trip. |