| ballast |
heavy material placed in a boat or ship to make it more stable. |
| disgruntle |
to make irritably dissatisfied or discontent. |
| equate |
to make or consider to be equal or equivalent. |
| fray |
to wear or rub thin. |
| mimic |
to copy or imitate. |
| operative |
being in effect. |
| optimist |
one who usually or in a specific instance expects a good outcome. (Cf. pessimist.) |
| overabundance |
an excessive quantity or amount; more than is needed; surfeit. |
| paradigm |
an example, model, pattern, or the like. |
| passionate |
having or showing strong emotions. |
| prescribe |
to order or suggest as a medicine. |
| presently |
in a little while; very soon. |
| prime |
first in importance. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| stimulate |
to bring about to activity or action. |