| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| conclude |
to bring to an end; finish or complete. |
| conjunction |
a word that connects other words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. "And," "while," and "because" are some conjunctions. |
| construct |
to build; put together. |
| converse2 |
a thing that is the opposite or the reverse of something else. |
| critic |
anyone who judges or evaluates. |
| defamation |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements. |
| estate |
a piece of land with a large house on it. |
| fortitude |
strength, endurance, and patience in the face of adversity or temptation. |
| gourmet |
a person who loves and knows much about good food and fine wine. |
| marathon |
a race in which participants run 26.2 miles. |
| negligence |
disregard of, omission of, or failure to do something necessary, especially when it is habitual. |
| notch |
(informal) a little bit. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| supple |
easily curved or bent; flexible. |