| cistern |
a tank or other receptacle for catching and storing water, especially rainwater. |
| composite |
made up of several parts. |
| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| emboss |
to decorate the surface of with a raised design. |
| eulogize |
to speak or write high praise of, or make a formal tribute to (usually a dead person). |
| franchise |
a right or privilege conferred by a government, especially the right to vote or the rights and powers of incorporation. |
| maladjustment |
an inability to bring one's own needs into harmony with the demands of the external environment. |
| mediate |
to act as an intermediary in (a dispute) or bring about (an agreement). |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| protagonist |
the leading character in a literary work. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| sagacity |
the quality of having keen judgment and common sense; wisdom. |
| short-term |
covering, lasting, or completed in a short period. |
| skiff |
a small, light boat that may have sails but can be rowed by one oarsman. |
| tussle |
to fight or struggle roughly or energetically; scuffle. |