| borne |
past participle of "bear1" with meaning connected with carrying, supporting, or enduring. |
| cleave1 |
to adhere tightly; stick fast (usually followed by "to"). |
| cooperative |
willing to work together or cooperate. |
| demonstration |
an activity that shows how something works or how it is made. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| ethic |
(plural) an individual's or group's moral principles. |
| impartial |
not favoring one more than another; not prejudiced; fair. |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| plumb |
to examine closely. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| scald |
to burn with or as if with a hot liquid or steam. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |
| technician |
a person whose work requires special skills. |
| turmoil |
a state of great confusion or anxiety; commotion. |