| advent |
the arrival or coming to exist, especially of something important. |
| approximately |
about; almost exactly. |
| avenge |
to inflict punishment or cause suffering as retribution for. |
| balmy |
soft, mild, and soothing. |
| chaff |
the husks separated from grain by threshing. |
| data |
facts, figures, or other pieces of information that can be used to learn about something. The word "data" is the plural form of "datum," but is often used with a singular verb. |
| equivalence |
the state, fact, or condition of being the same in value, amount, importance, or the like. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| respiration |
the act of breathing. |
| so-called |
improperly or incorrectly called. |
| spawn |
to give rise to or result in; engender. |
| specialize |
to devote one's attentions to a specific pursuit or field of study. |
| stability |
the condition or quality of being steady, fixed, or unchanging. |
| suppliant |
a person who makes a heartfelt request. |
| tranquillity |
the condition or quality of being peaceful, untroubled, or calm; serenity. |