| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| alternative |
one of two or more choices. |
| animate |
to bring to life. |
| boundless |
without limits. |
| continental |
of or pertaining to the whole of one of the major land masses, such as Europe or South America. |
| dainty |
small, pretty, and delicate. |
| dispense |
to give out in portions; distribute. |
| eloquent |
using words well, in a way that others enjoy hearing or reading. |
| embrace |
an act or instance of holding someone closely in one's arms; hug. |
| engineering |
the study and practice of using scientific and mathematical knowledge to do practical things. Knowledge of engineering is needed to design and build roads, bridges, tools, and machines. |
| epic |
having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. |
| lexicon |
the set of terms used by an individual, a particular group, or a profession; vocabulary. |
| portent |
a sign of something important, and often disastrous, that is about to occur; omen. |
| psychologist |
a person who is trained in and works in psychology. |
| vocation |
a job or career; occupation. |