| administer |
to manage, take care of, or be in charge of. |
| collective |
of or relating to a group that is composed of individuals but is considered together. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| epic |
having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. |
| flank |
the area between the hip and the ribs on either side of the body. |
| heritage |
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one's family or ethnic background; tradition. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| institute |
to bring into being or set in operation. |
| reverie |
a state of daydreaming, reminiscing, or musing. |
| scrutiny |
a close and careful inspection. |
| spasm |
a sudden uncontrolled contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. |
| surplus |
the amount that goes beyond what is needed or required; an extra amount. |
| swivel |
a device that allows the object fastened or mounted to it to turn freely or pivot. |
| unify |
to make into a single unit or thing; bring together; unite. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |