alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
appropriation |
the act of taking something as one's own, often without permission. |
artistic |
showing skill and imagination in creating. |
balm |
a soothing, healing ointment, often fragrant. |
continuity |
the quality or state of having no breaks or interruptions. |
disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
expansion |
the act or process of expanding, or the condition of being expanded. |
heckler |
one who disrupts a performance or public address with annoying remarks or questions. |
justify |
to show to be true or right; prove. |
limitation |
that which confines or restricts. |
novelty |
the quality of being new or unusual. |
preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
prolong |
to add length to or make last longer. |
uncertain |
not known for sure; not definite. |