| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. |
| dissent |
to disagree with an opinion or belief held by many others. |
| document |
a written or printed paper that gives factual information or proof of something. Birth certificates, marriage licenses, and passports are kinds of documents. |
| engagement |
a meeting with someone at a certain time; appointment. |
| epidemic |
an outbreak of disease that spreads rapidly to many people in one area. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. |
| heritage |
something that one believes, thinks, or does that comes from one's family or ethnic background; tradition. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. |
| inter |
to bury in a grave or tomb. |
| melancholy |
a feeling of sadness or depression. |
| moreover |
beyond what has already been said; in addition; also. |
| premiere |
a first public performance or showing, as of a film or stage production. |
| prescribe |
to order or suggest as a medicine. |
| recommend |
to present as something that one can have confidence in; present as something good. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |