| acquaint |
to introduce or make familiar (usually followed by "with"). |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| complimentary |
expressing or giving praise. |
| compress |
to press into less space; squeeze closely together. |
| conundrum |
a puzzle or problem with a difficult or impossible solution. |
| environmental |
of or having to do with the surroundings of something, especially the natural surroundings. |
| experiment |
to explore by trying different things. |
| hazard |
danger or risk. |
| institutional |
of, relating to, or resembling an institution or institutions. |
| miser |
a greedy, stingy person who lives in a poor way in order to save money. |
| radiant |
sending out heat or rays of light; shining brightly. |
| refrain1 |
to hold oneself back; to not enter into a particular action; desist; forbear (often followed by "from"). |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| statistic |
a piece of numerical information. |
| sterile |
free of live germs or bacteria. |