| accumulate |
to pile up, collect, or gather. |
| cameo |
a stone carved so as to leave a slightly raised image of one color and a background of another, often worn as jewelry. |
| consist |
to be made up or formed (usually followed by "of"). |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| distinctive |
serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual. |
| excess |
more than is needed or usual; extra. |
| girder |
a heavy beam made of steel or wood used to support the floor or framework of a bridge or building. |
| indignant |
feeling or showing anger about something considered to be unfair or without value. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| mimic |
to copy or imitate. |
| notorious |
known for something bad. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| potential |
a certain skill that may be developed. |
| regulation |
a rule or law that controls or directs people's actions. |