| cipher |
a system that substitutes letters and symbols for the letters and symbols contained in a written message in order to conceal its meaning; code. |
| comprise |
to be made up of; consist of. |
| consult |
to look to for advice or information. |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| gale |
a strong wind of about thirty to sixty miles per hour. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| moderate |
not too much or too little; within limits. |
| niche |
a hollow place set into a wall to hold a statue or some other object. |
| prohibition |
the act of forbidding. |
| rant |
to speak or complain loudly and vehemently. |
| reliance |
the act of relying or depending. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |
| uncertain |
not known for sure; not definite. |