| absurd |
not at all logical; impossible to be true; ridiculous. |
| adaptive |
capable of changing in response to changes in environment. |
| arid |
extremely dry, especially from lack of rainfall. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| buoyant |
lighthearted or cheerful. |
| cue1 |
anything done or said during a play that is a signal for an actor to say or do something. |
| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| mindful |
careful; attentive (usually followed by "of"). |
| pose |
a fixed position of the body. |
| prescribe |
to order or suggest as a medicine. |
| reliance |
the act of relying or depending. |
| stench |
an unpleasant or foul odor; stink. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |
| unprecedented |
never before observed or experienced. |