| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| bankrupt |
not able to pay money owed and free by law from having to pay. |
| consume |
to eat; devour. |
| curator |
one who oversees the activities and tends the collections of a museum, library, or the like. |
| customize |
to make or change according to the specifications of the customer. |
| frank1 |
honest, direct, and open. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| involvement |
the state of having a role in or interest in. |
| ironically |
contrary to what seemed likely at first or to what one would naturally predict. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| reassure |
to make less worried; give back confidence to. |
| snare1 |
anything intended to lure, tempt, or entangle unsuspecting victims; trap. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |
| synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. |
| unemployment |
the number or percentage of workers that do not have jobs. |