| abound |
to be found in large numbers or amounts. |
| caliber |
degree of competence, virtue, or worthiness. |
| channel |
a long, narrow body of water that joins two larger bodies of water. |
| confidentiality |
the state or condition of being kept private or communicated only in private. |
| creed |
a set of beliefs held by a person or group. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| entice |
to lure or tempt, as by calling attention to the possible benefits of an action. |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| fracture |
a break or crack. |
| grimy |
covered or filled with dirt or soil; extremely dirty. |
| meditate |
to think calmly, deeply, and at length (sometimes followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |
| taboo |
forbidden. |