| acute |
sharp; severe. |
| beneficial |
having a good or favorable effect; helpful. |
| causal |
being or involving a cause. |
| convex |
having a surface or edge that curves outward like the outside of a ball. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| emblem |
an object that stands for something; symbol. |
| gripe |
(informal) to complain continually; nag; grumble. |
| inferior |
lower in rank, position, or degree. |
| maelstrom |
a turbulent or overpowering situation. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| pivot |
a rod or pin upon which another part rotates, swings, or moves back and forth. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| terrain |
land or ground, or the natural characteristics of its surface. |
| unacceptable |
not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations. |