| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| assay |
to try out or test. |
| bilingual |
able to speak two languages well. |
| clammy |
unpleasantly moist, cool, and sticky. |
| cloak |
a long, loose, outer garment without sleeves. |
| compact1 |
to pack closely and tightly together. |
| durable |
not easily broken or worn out; lasting; sturdy. |
| ego |
one's feeling about oneself, especially in comparison with other people. |
| friction |
the rubbing of objects against each other. |
| insight |
the power to understand deep meanings or truths. |
| locale |
a place, especially as the setting of some event. |
| rebel |
one who fights against or does not obey authority. |
| tolerant |
willing to accept or respect what is different in others, especially their beliefs and customs. |
| toxic |
acting as or like a poison; injurious or deadly. |
| wretched |
characterized by or causing misery and suffering. |