| abound |
to be found in large numbers or amounts. |
| ancestry |
line of descent; lineage. |
| approximate |
nearly exact or correct. |
| criticism |
the act of judging what is good or bad in something. |
| escapade |
a wild adventure or prank, usually mischievous or mildly wicked. |
| exterior |
on or having to do with the outside; outer. |
| intact |
staying complete, whole, or without damage; not changed or harmed. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| literate |
able to read and write. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| merely |
nothing more than; simply; only. |
| pedestal |
a support or base for a column, statue, or some other object. |
| rational |
based on sound reasoning; sensible. |
| restrictive |
characterized by limitations on application. |
| unacceptable |
not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations. |