| authoritative |
accepted as correct and true; reliable as a source of information because said or written by an expert or authority. |
| burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. |
| clan |
a group of people from the same family. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| genre |
a category of artistic work marked by a particular specified form, technique, or content. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| legendary |
having to do with or like a legend. |
| opera |
a play in which all or most of the words are sung and the music is played by an orchestra. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| probe |
an instrument or tool used to explore the shape, condition, or depth of something that cannot be seen directly. |
| satisfactory |
good enough to meet a need or desire. |
| sparse |
not thick or dense; scattered in thin amounts. |
| specialist |
a person who has knowledge or is an expert in a single area of study. |
| thwart |
to hinder, oppose, or frustrate. |
| toll2 |
a charge for using a bridge or a road. |