| acronym |
a word formed by putting together the first letters or parts of a series of words in a longer phrase. |
| boredom |
the state of being bored or of not feeling interested. |
| civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
| consultant |
someone whose job it is to give advice to others on a particular subject; expert. |
| deluge |
a flood caused by a great amount of water. |
| departure |
the act or an occasion of leaving or going away. |
| dither |
to hesitate nervously or vacillate; be irresolute. |
| educational |
giving knowledge or skill. |
| flammable |
able to catch on fire easily. |
| investigative |
of or relating to a comprehensive process of searching for, uncovering, and examining information. |
| locale |
a place, especially as the setting of some event. |
| nestle |
to lie close or curled next to. |
| reciprocal |
involving an exchange, as of feelings, actions, or things, between two parties; mutual. |
| snob |
a person who admires and imitates people of a high social or intellectual class. Snobs act or feel superior to anyone of a lower class. |
| vivid |
bright and strong. |