| congenital |
existing from birth, but usually not hereditary. |
| deduce |
to draw (a conclusion) by reasoning from given information or general principles. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| encore |
"Once more!"; "Again!" |
| fragile |
easily broken; delicate. |
| inhabit |
to live in; use as a dwelling. |
| macho |
embodying or demonstrating a conception of masculinity emphasizing strength, assertiveness, and dominance. |
| martial |
having to do with war or military activities. |
| perceive |
to become aware of through the senses. |
| prior |
happening earlier in time or sequence. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| sham |
an imitation that is passed as genuine; counterfeit. |
| strut |
to walk in a proud or vain manner. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |