| acquisition |
the act or process of obtaining or making one's own. |
| buoyant |
lighthearted or cheerful. |
| convergence |
the point, line, or the like at which lines, planes, or objects meet. |
| coverage |
in journalism, the reportage on a particular event or issue, or the amount or type of reportage. |
| dither |
to hesitate nervously or vacillate; be irresolute. |
| entice |
to lure or tempt, as by calling attention to the possible benefits of an action. |
| kernel |
the most basic part of something; the heart of the matter; core. |
| likewise |
as well; also. |
| literally |
word for word. |
| panoramic |
allowing or presenting a wide unbroken view of landscape and the like. |
| radiation |
the waves of energy sent out by sources of heat or light, or by radioactive material. |
| spite |
the wish to hurt, bother, or embarrass a person. |
| strait |
a narrow body of water between two larger bodies. |
| summons |
a request or demand to do something. |
| whim |
a sudden desire, thought, or change of mind. |