| analogy |
similarity or correspondence between two otherwise dissimilar things. |
| contraption |
(informal) a mechanical device, sometimes of odd design or construction; gadget. |
| convex |
having a surface or edge that curves outward like the outside of a ball. |
| decree |
an official order or decision by a ruler or government. |
| disciple |
one who follows a leader or teacher; pupil. |
| empower |
to give legal rights or authority to. |
| infection |
the act of infecting or an instance or condition of being infected. |
| inflate |
to make larger or expand. |
| procrastinate |
to put off doing something; delay. |
| rave |
to talk with much enthusiasm; praise. |
| reliance |
the act of relying or depending. |
| restraint |
the act or process of holding oneself back or holding another back. |
| strive |
to try or work hard. |
| toxic |
acting as or like a poison; injurious or deadly. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |