| aural2 |
of or relating to the ear or hearing. |
| cataract |
a large waterfall. |
| conciliate |
to overcome the anger, distrust, or animosity of; appease; placate. |
| defile1 |
to make unclean, foul, or filthy. |
| extrapolate |
to make an estimate or inference of (future probability or the like) on the basis of what is already known or has already occurred. |
| incendiary |
causing or having the potential to cause a fire. |
| myopia |
a visual defect in which distant images are focused in front of rather than on the retina; nearsightedness. |
| permeate |
to pass or diffuse through; penetrate. |
| petulant |
showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky. |
| predilection |
an inclination to favor something; partiality or preference. |
| prospectus |
a written description or summary of a proposed project. |
| provident |
showing wisdom and foresight in planning for the future. |
| scruple |
a belief about right and wrong that keeps a person from doing something that may be bad. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| tout |
to publicize flatteringly and boastfully. |