| complimentary |
expressing or giving praise. |
| enlighten |
to give information or knowledge to. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| fatality |
a sudden or unexpected death. |
| fluctuation |
unsteadiness; vacillation. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| juror |
a person who is a member of a jury. |
| membrane |
a thin layer of tissue found in living things. Some kinds of membranes cover the outside or inside of organs. Other membranes separate or connect different parts of the body. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| pacify |
to calm or bring back peace of mind to. |
| portent |
a sign of something important, and often disastrous, that is about to occur; omen. |
| portfolio |
a collection of unbound papers or other printed material, often constituting a sample of one's professional work, intended to be shown to others and transported from place to place in a specially designed case. |
| stance |
the opinions or attitude of someone with regard to something. |
| technician |
a person whose work requires special skills. |