| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| coup |
a brilliant and successful action or maneuver. |
| cumbersome |
difficult to hold or carry because of size, shape, or weight. |
| discharge |
to shoot or fire off. |
| epic |
having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. |
| exile |
the condition of being sent away from one's country and not allowed to return as a punishment. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| impulse |
a sudden wish or desire that makes a person want to do something. |
| indication |
anything that indicates, such as a sign. |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| lubricate |
to coat or supply with grease, oil, or another slippery substance. |
| obsolete |
no longer in use. |
| predictive |
indicating future events. |
| priority |
precedence, especially because of authority, right, or urgent need. |
| tamper |
to meddle in something when one is not asked, and so change or damage it (usually followed by "with"). |