| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| discriminate |
to judge or treat someone unfairly because he or she belongs to a particular group or category of people (usually followed by "against"). |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| hormone |
a substance made by certain cells in the body. Hormones move around the body in the blood and have effects on certain organs and cells. Hormones help control body processes such as growth. |
| hulk |
an old ship that no longer is in use. |
| legendary |
having to do with or like a legend. |
| migrate |
to move from one region into another. |
| millennium |
a unit of time equal to one thousand years. |
| optimistic |
likely to be hopeful that things will work out well. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| provision |
the act of giving something needed; providing. |
| regulatory |
pertaining to or having the purpose of making or enforcing rules. |
| revive |
to bring back into use or popularity. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |