| carat |
a unit of weight for diamonds and other gems, equal to one-fifth of a gram. |
| clarification |
the act or process of making more clear or less confusing. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| dingy |
dirty or not cared for well. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| mystify |
to confuse or puzzle, often on purpose. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| partition |
a wall or partial wall that separates or divides space. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. |
| rampart |
a mound of earth raised to serve as a defensive fortification, often topped with a protective wall. |
| ratio |
a relation or comparison between numbers or things based on amount or degree. |
| scorch |
to burn slightly. |
| stellar |
brilliant; outstanding. |
| suitable |
right for the situation or purpose; fitting. |
| threshold |
the point when something starts to happen. |